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Caramel vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caramel and Chinese cabbage

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and vitamin B6.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily vitamin A needs 89% more than caramel.
  • Chinese cabbage contains less saturated fat.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 22% 30% 7% 5.2% 16% 8.5% 21% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +260%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.8%
Contains more IronIron +471.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1345.5%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 150% 74% 1.8% 0% 10% 16% 9.4% 5.3% 45% 0% 114% 50% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +604.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1758.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2427.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1550%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +206.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3432.1%
Contains more OtherOther +125%
Contains more WaterWater +1021.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.096 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10180%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3522.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Chinese cabbage DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 45mg 50%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 45.5µg 36%
Carbs 77g 2.18g 25%
Vitamin A 12µg 223µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.096g 23%
Calories 382kcal 13kcal 18%
Folate 4µg 66µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.07mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.2g 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.027g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.194mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.088mg 11%
Phosphorus 114mg 37mg 11%
Iron 0.14mg 0.8mg 8%
Sodium 245mg 65mg 8%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.159mg 6%
Protein 4.6g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.04mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.015g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Calcium 138mg 105mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.09mg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.5µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.5mg 2%
Potassium 214mg 252mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 1.18g N/A
Copper 0.018mg 0.021mg 0%
Choline 8mg 6.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.085mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.088mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.066mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.026mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Chinese cabbage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Caramel
37%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.449g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.