Butter, Unsalted vs. Bok Choy
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Bok Choy
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
bok choy
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and bok choy:
- Both bok choy and butter, unsalted are high in Vitamin A.
- Bok choy has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
- Bok choy is a great source of potassium.
- Bok choy is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Bok Choy (Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butter, unsalted is high in calories and bok choy has 98% less calories than butter, unsalted - bok choy has 13 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to bok choy per calorie. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for bok choy, 39:53:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | 100% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both bok choy and butter, unsalted are low in carbohydrates - bok choy has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bok choy are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in butter, unsalted comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Bok choy has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - bok choy has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bok choy and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of sugar - bok choy has 1.2g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bok choy and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of protein - bok choy has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butter, unsalted is high in saturated fat and bok choy has 100% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - bok choy has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and bok choy has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bok choy does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bok choy is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than butter, unsalted - bok choy has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both bok choy and butter, unsalted are high in Vitamin A. Butter, unsalted has 207% more Vitamin A than bok choy - bok choy has 223ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Butter, unsalted has 24 times more Vitamin E than bok choy - bok choy has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bok choy has 550% more Vitamin K than butter, unsalted - bok choy has 45.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bok choy has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12. Both butter, unsalted and bok choy contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Butter, Unsalted | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 66 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Bok choy is an excellent source of calcium and it has 338% more calcium than butter, unsalted - bok choy has 105mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Bok choy has 39 times more iron than butter, unsalted - bok choy has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Bok choy is a great source of potassium and it has 950% more potassium than butter, unsalted - bok choy has 252mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Butter, Unsalted | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | 2681 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 40 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bok choy per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 0.055 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more linoleic acid than bok choy per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.138 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 1.968 G | 0.042 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Bok Choy (Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw) .
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FAQ
Does bok choy or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Butter, unsalted is high in calories and bok choy has 100% less calories than butter, unsalted - bok choy has 13 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Is bok choy or butter, unsalted better for protein?
Bok choy and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of protein - bok choy has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Does bok choy or butter, unsalted have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both bok choy and butter, unsalted are low in carbohydrates - bok choy has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bok choy are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in butter, unsalted comprise of 100% sugar.
Does bok choy or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Bok choy is a rich source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than butter, unsalted - bok choy has 105mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.