Lettuce vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lettuce and Chinese cabbage different?
- Lettuce is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A; however, Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for lettuce is 67% higher.
- Lettuce contains 3 times more Vitamin K than Chinese cabbage. While lettuce contains 126.3µg of Vitamin K, Chinese cabbage contains only 45.5µg.
Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw are the varieties 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 CopperCopper | +38.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +191.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +177.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +389.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
~equal in
Water
~95.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 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 | -25.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.1% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 15kcal | 13kcal |
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| Protein | 1.36g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 45mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.57g | 1.18g |
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| Carbs | 2.87g | 2.18g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 105mg |
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| Potassium | 194mg | 252mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.78g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.021mg |
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| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 29mg | 37mg |
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| Sodium | 28mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7405IU | 4468IU |
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| Vitamin A | 370µg | 223µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.159mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.194mg |
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 45.5µg |
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| Folate | 38µg | 66µg |
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| Choline | 13.6mg | 6.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.096g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.015mg |
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| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0.049mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.085mg |
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| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0.088mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.009mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.044mg |
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| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.066mg |
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| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.026mg |
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| Fructose | 0.43g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
69%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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)
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.