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Cardoon vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cardoon and Chinese cabbage different?

  • Cardoon is richer in Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, while Chinese cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily need of Vitamin C 48% more than Cardoon.
  • Cardoon contains 11 times more Copper than Chinese cabbage. Cardoon contains 0.231mg of Copper, while Chinese cabbage contains 0.021mg.
  • Chinese cabbage is lower in Sodium.

Cardoon, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw 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 Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.7%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.7%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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 B5 +284.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Equal in Folate - 66
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +284.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Equal in Folate - 66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +86.7%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Protein +114.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 95.32
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 Carbs +86.7%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Protein +114.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 95.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.1%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 1.18g Cardoon
Protein 0.7g 1.5g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Chinese cabbage
Carbs 4.07g 2.18g Cardoon
Calories 17kcal 13kcal Cardoon
Sugar 1.18g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 1g Cardoon
Calcium 70mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.7mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 42mg 19mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 37mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 400mg 252mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 65mg Chinese cabbage
Zinc 0.17mg 0.19mg Chinese cabbage
Copper 0.231mg 0.021mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.159mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 0IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 2mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.07mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.088mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 68µg 66µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.027g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.015g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardoon Chinese cabbage
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
10%
Cardoon
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.