Couscous vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between couscous and Chinese cabbage
- Couscous is higher in selenium and vitamin B5, yet Chinese cabbage is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, calcium, potassium, and iron.
- Chinese cabbage covers your daily vitamin A needs 89% more than couscous.
- Couscous contains 55 times more selenium than Chinese cabbage. While couscous contains 27.5µg of selenium, Chinese cabbage contains only 0.5µg.
- The glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Couscous, cooked 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1212.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +334.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +321.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +280.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +45400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +340% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +965.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
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 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50% |
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Saturated fat
~0.027g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 45mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 0.5µg | 49% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 45.5µg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 223µg | 25% |
| Folate | 15µg | 66µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.194mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 105mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 2.18g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.088mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 252mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 13kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.159mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 6.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.096g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
7%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.