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Rutabagas vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rutabagas and Chinese cabbage

  • Rutabagas have more Fiber, while Chinese cabbage have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 38% higher.
  • Chinese cabbage contains 4 times less Sugar than Rutabagas. Rutabagas contain 4.46g of Sugar, while Chinese cabbage contains 1.18g.

The food types used in this comparison are Rutabagas, 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.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
7
:
3
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +144.2%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +21.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Rutabagas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Chinese cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +144.2%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +21.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 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.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
4
:
6
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +223300%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15066.7%
Rutabagas
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Chinese cabbage
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 E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +223300%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
1
:
4
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Carbs +295.4%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Water - 95.32
Rutabagas
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Chinese cabbage
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 +295.4%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Water - 95.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
1
:
1
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.096
Rutabagas
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Chinese cabbage
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
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.
Rutabagas Chinese cabbage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 1.18g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 1.5g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.2g Chinese cabbage
Carbs 8.62g 2.18g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 13kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 2.3g 1g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.44mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 37mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 252mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 65mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.19mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.021mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.131mg 0.159mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.04mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.07mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.5mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.088mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 21µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 0.3µg 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 0.027g 0.027g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.015g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.096g Chinese cabbage

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Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.027 g)
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.

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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.