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Cabbage vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cabbage and Chinese broccoli different?

  • Cabbage has more Vitamin C, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Calcium.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need of Folate 14% more than Cabbage.
  • Cabbage has 4 times more Sugar than Chinese broccoli. Cabbage has 3.2g of Sugar, while Chinese broccoli has 0.84g.

Cabbage, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Zinc +116.7%
Contains more Copper +221.1%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Zinc +116.7%
Contains more Copper +221.1%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1571.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.8%
Contains more Folate +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1571.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.8%
Contains more Folate +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Carbs +52.2%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Other +23.4%
Equal in Water - 93.54
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 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 Protein +12.3%
Contains more Carbs +52.2%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Other +23.4%
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1841.2%
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1841.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 1.31g Cabbage
Protein 1.28g 1.14g Cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 5.8g 3.81g Cabbage
Calories 25kcal 22kcal Cabbage
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 2.5g
Calcium 40mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.47mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 26mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 170mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 18mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.18mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.019mg 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.16mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.3µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 98IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 36.6mg 28.2mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.159mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.07mg Cabbage
Folate 43µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 76µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.011mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.035mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg Cabbage
Leucine 0.041mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.044mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.012mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Cabbage
Valine 0.042mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.022mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.11g Cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
35%
Cabbage
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.