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Chinese broccoli vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chinese broccoli and red cabbage

  • Chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and calcium, while red cabbage has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 39% higher.
  • Red cabbage contains 6 times less folate than chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli contains 99µg of folate, while red cabbage contains 18µg.
  • The amount of sugar in chinese broccoli is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Cabbage, red, 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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 21% 30% 5.7% 6% 13% 3.5% 32% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
~equal in Potassium ~243mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.243mg

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
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 190% 19% 2.2% 0% 16% 16% 7.8% 8.8% 48% 0% 96% 14% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +122%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.418mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.147mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more FatsFats +350%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.4%
~equal in Water ~90.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +316.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +312.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Red cabbage DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 38.2µg 39%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 57mg 32%
Folate 99µg 18µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.209mg 11%
Calcium 100mg 45mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.069mg 6%
Copper 0.061mg 0.017mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.064mg 3%
Iron 0.56mg 0.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 82µg 56µg 3%
Phosphorus 41mg 30mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.08g 2%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.11mg 2%
Fructose 1.48g 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.22mg 2%
Fiber 2.5g 2.1g 2%
Potassium 261mg 243mg 1%
Fats 0.72g 0.16g 1%
Sodium 7mg 27mg 1%
Carbs 3.81g 7.37g 1%
Choline 25.3mg 17.1mg 1%
Protein 1.14g 1.43g 1%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg 1%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.243mg 1%
Calories 22kcal 31kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.31g 5.27g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.84g 3.83g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.418mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.147mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.11g 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0.012g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0%
Leucine 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 0.049mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.048mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
40%
Chinese broccoli
33%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.