Lemon vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lemons and Chinese cabbage?
- Lemons are richer in vitamin C and fiber, yet Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, calcium, and manganese.
- Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 89% higher.
- Lemons have 3 times more fiber than Chinese cabbage. Lemons have 2.8g of fiber, while Chinese cabbage has 1g.
We used Lemons, raw, without peel and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +76.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +303.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +216.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +430% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 CVitamin C | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +327.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.7% |
~equal in
Water
~95.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.096 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.096g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 45.5µg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 223µg | 25% |
| Folate | 11µg | 66µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.194mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 45mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 105mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.159mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 252mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.32g | 2.18g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.088mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 13kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.52g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 6.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.096g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
18%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)