Turnip greens vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turnip greens and Chinese cabbage
- Turnip greens is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, copper, folate, vitamin E, fiber, and manganese, yet Chinese cabbage is higher in vitamin C.
- Turnip greens covers your daily vitamin K needs 268% more than Chinese cabbage.
- Turnip greens contains 21 times more vitamin E than Chinese cabbage. While turnip greens contains 1.88mg of vitamin E, Chinese cabbage contains only 0.09mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, 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 | +15.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1104.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1988.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +211.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +707.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +64.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2033.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
4.36 g
Water:
93.2 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.6% |
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Water
~95.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 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 | -49.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.015g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.096g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 367.6µg | 45.5µg | 268% |
| Copper | 0.253mg | 0.021mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 27.4mg | 45mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 381µg | 223µg | 18% |
| Folate | 118µg | 66µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.88mg | 0.09mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 1g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.159mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.088mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 6.4mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.14g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.411mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 252mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.36g | 2.18g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.194mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 13kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.23g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.86g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.53g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.072mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.096g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.059mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.074mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.026mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.07mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.028mg | 0.026mg | 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
104%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip greens contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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