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Cabbage, kimchi vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cabbage, kimchi and chinese broccoli?

  • Cabbage, kimchi is higher in iron and vitamin B6; however, chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 34% more.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 71 times less sodium than cabbage, kimchi. Cabbage, kimchi contains 498mg of sodium, while chinese broccoli contains 7mg.

We used Cabbage, kimchi and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 9.9% 13% 94% 8% 6% 10% 65% 0% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +346.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +203%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.7% 2.2% 0% 2.5% 48% 21% 0% 49% 0% 109% 39% 8.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1540%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +94.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 94% 2%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 94.3 g
Other: 1.7 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more OtherOther +115.2%
Contains more FatsFats +44%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.8%
~equal in Protein ~1.14g
~equal in Water ~93.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.241 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cabbage, kimchi Chinese broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage, kimchi Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 43.6µg 84.8µg 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Iron 2.5mg 0.56mg 24%
Sodium 498mg 7mg 21%
Folate 52µg 99µg 12%
Manganese 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.213mg 0.07mg 11%
Vitamin A 5µg 82µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.095mg 7%
Calcium 33mg 100mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.146mg 5%
Fiber 1.6g 2.5g 4%
Copper 0.024mg 0.061mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 0.437mg 4%
Potassium 151mg 261mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 3%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.39mg 2%
Phosphorus 24mg 41mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.48mg 2%
Choline 15.5mg 25.3mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.241g 0.33g 1%
Selenium 0.5µg 1.3µg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Calories 15kcal 22kcal 0%
Protein 1.1g 1.14g 0%
Fats 0.5g 0.72g 0%
Carbs 2.4g 3.81g 0%
Net carbs 0.8g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 1.06g 0.84g N/A
Saturated fat 0.067g 0.11g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cabbage, kimchi Chinese broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cabbage, kimchi
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cabbage, kimchi
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cabbage, kimchi
Cabbage, kimchi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cabbage, kimchi
Cabbage, kimchi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cabbage, kimchi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170392/nutrients
  2. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.