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Minestrone vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Minestrone and Chinese cabbage?

  • Minestrone has less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Iron than Chinese cabbage.
  • Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 49% higher.
  • Minestrone has 4 times more Sodium than Chinese cabbage. Minestrone has 254mg of Sodium, while Chinese cabbage has 65mg.

We used Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains more Potassium +93.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.159
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains more Potassium +93.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.159

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 B5 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.2%
Contains more Folate +340%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 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 B5 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.2%
Contains more Folate +340%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Carbs +113.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 95.32
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 Protein +18%
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Carbs +113.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 95.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +379.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +379.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 1.18g Minestrone
Protein 1.77g 1.5g Minestrone
Fats 1.04g 0.2g Minestrone
Carbs 4.66g 2.18g Minestrone
Calories 34kcal 13kcal Minestrone
Sugar 1.18g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 1g Chinese cabbage
Calcium 14mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.38mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 3mg 19mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 23mg 37mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 130mg 252mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 254mg 65mg Chinese cabbage
Zinc 0.31mg 0.19mg Minestrone
Copper 0.051mg 0.021mg Minestrone
Manganese 0.152mg 0.159mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 970IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.07mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.088mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 15µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.043mg 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.098mg 0.088mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.018mg 0.009mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.044mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg 0.066mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg 0.026mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.015g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.096g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Minestrone Chinese cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
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
9%
Minestrone
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.