Potato vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potatoes and Chinese cabbage
- Potatoes have more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and calcium.
- Chinese cabbage covers your daily vitamin A needs 89% more than potatoes.
- Chinese cabbage has 6 times less copper than potatoes. Potatoes have 0.118mg of copper, while Chinese cabbage has 0.021mg.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh, and skin, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +461.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +327.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +368.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2175% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +135.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +870.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 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 | -20.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.4% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 45mg | 39% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 45.5µg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 223µg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.021mg | 11% |
| Folate | 28µg | 66µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.194mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 252mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 21.15g | 2.18g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.088mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1g | 5% |
| Calories | 93kcal | 13kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 1.08mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.159mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Choline | 14.8mg | 6.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.95g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.096g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 0% |
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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
17%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.18 g)
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.