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Paprika vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Paprika and Chinese cabbage

  • Paprika is richer than Chinese cabbage in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Paprika is 254% higher.
  • Paprika contains 323 times more Vitamin E than Chinese cabbage. Paprika contains 29.1mg of Vitamin E, while Chinese cabbage contains 0.09mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 22% 30% 7% 5.2% 16% 8.5% 21% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +836.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +804.8%
Contains more IronIron +2542.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3295.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +2178.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +748.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1160%
~equal in Sodium ~65mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 150% 268% 1.8% 0% 10% 16% 9.4% 5.3% 45% 0% 114% 50% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1002.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1912%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2752.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1003.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +704.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4900%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 ProteinProtein +842.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6345%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2376.6%
Contains more OtherOther +867.5%
Contains more WaterWater +748%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.096 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7989.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Chinese cabbage Opinion
Calories 282kcal 13kcal Paprika
Protein 14.14g 1.5g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0.2g Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Net carbs 19.09g 1.18g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 2.18g Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 19mg Paprika
Calcium 229mg 105mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 252mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 0.8mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 34.9g 1g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.021mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 0.19mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 37mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 65mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 49254IU 4468IU Paprika
Vitamin A 2463µg 223µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.09mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.159mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 0.5µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.04mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.07mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.5mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.088mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.194mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg 45.5µg Paprika
Folate 49µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Choline 51.5mg 6.4mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.015g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.096g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.015mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.049mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.085mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.088mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.089mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.009mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.044mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.066mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.026mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Chinese cabbage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
385%
Paprika
52%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.