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Maple sugar vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maple sugar and Chinese cabbage?

  • Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, yet Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 185% higher.
  • Maple sugar has 32 times more Zinc than Chinese cabbage. Maple sugar has 6.06mg of Zinc, while Chinese cabbage has 0.19mg.

We used Sugars, maple 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 Iron +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +3089.5%
Contains more Copper +371.4%
Contains more Manganese +2681.1%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1133.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Potassium - 252
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Iron +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +3089.5%
Contains more Copper +371.4%
Contains more Manganese +2681.1%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1133.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Potassium - 252

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6366.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6366.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +4069.7%
Contains more Protein +1400%
Contains more Water +1091.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Other - 0.8
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +4069.7%
Contains more Protein +1400%
Contains more Water +1091.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.096
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.096

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 1.18g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 1.5g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 90.9g 2.18g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 13kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 0g 1g Chinese cabbage
Calcium 90mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 1.61mg 0.8mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 19mg
Phosphorus 3mg 37mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 274mg 252mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 65mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 0.19mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.021mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg 0.159mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 0mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.07mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 0µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 0µg 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 0.036g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.015g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.096g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Chinese cabbage
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Maple sugar
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 83.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
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)

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.