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Pumpkin leaves vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Chinese cabbage

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Potassium, yet Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chinese cabbage is 38% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 6 times more Copper than Chinese cabbage. Pumpkin leaves contain 0.133mg of Copper, while Chinese cabbage contains 0.021mg.

Food types used in this article are Pumpkin leaves, raw 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 Iron +177.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.1%
Contains more Potassium +73%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +123.3%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Iron +177.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.1%
Contains more Potassium +73%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +123.3%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.19

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 B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.5%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.194
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 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 B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.5%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.194

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +55%
Equal in Carbs - 2.18
Equal in Water - 95.32
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 +110%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +55%
Equal in Carbs - 2.18
Equal in Water - 95.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.4%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 1.18g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 3.15g 1.5g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.2g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 2.18g Pumpkin leaves
Calories 19kcal 13kcal Pumpkin leaves
Sugar 1.18g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 1g Chinese cabbage
Calcium 39mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 2.22mg 0.8mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 19mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 37mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 252mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 65mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.19mg Pumpkin leaves
Copper 0.133mg 0.021mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.159mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 11mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.04mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.07mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.5mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.194mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.015mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.049mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.085mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.088mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.089mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.009mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.044mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.066mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.026mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.015g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves 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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.