Bok choy (baby)

vegetables

Bok choy (baby)

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 5.1

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid

How the diets react

Approves10
Disapproves1
Is Bok choy (baby) Healthy?

Yes — Bok choy (baby) is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

KetoApproved

Baby bok choy contains ~1.5g net carbs per 100g with high water content and minimal carbs. Excellent low-carb cruciferous vegetable for keto.

VeganApproved

Whole plant food with no processing. Excellent source of calcium, vitamins, and minerals. Fully compliant with all vegan principles and whole-food advocacy.

PaleoApproved

Cruciferous vegetable, unprocessed, nutrient-dense, available to hunter-gatherers. No anti-nutrients of concern. Excellent paleo staple.

MediterraneanApproved

Nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Aligns with Mediterranean emphasis on abundant vegetable consumption. Versatile and can be prepared with olive oil.

CarnivoreAvoid

Cruciferous vegetable, plant-derived. All vegetables are excluded from carnivore diet regardless of size or preparation method. Baby bok choy contains no animal products.

Whole30Approved

Baby bok choy is a whole, unprocessed vegetable with no excluded ingredients. Fully compliant and encouraged on Whole30.

Low-FODMAPApproved

Baby bok choy is low-FODMAP at all reasonable serving sizes per Monash University. Low in fructans, GOS, lactose, and polyols. Excellent low-FODMAP vegetable choice.

DASHApproved

Cruciferous vegetable, excellent source of calcium, potassium, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin K. Minimal sodium, low calorie, nutrient-dense. Core DASH vegetable.

ZoneApproved

Excellent low-glycemic vegetable (~1.5g net carbs per cup). High in polyphenols and anti-inflammatory compounds. Minimal calories, high micronutrient density. Ideal for filling 8 vegetable servings/day. Supports Zone anti-inflammatory focus.

Cruciferous vegetable rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, and anti-inflammatory compounds. High in vitamins K, C, and folate. Low glycemic load. Excellent source of phytonutrients. Versatile and nutrient-dense.

GLP-1 FriendlyApproved

Excellent GLP-1 companion vegetable. High water content (95%), low calorie density, ~1.5g protein per cup, ~1g fiber per cup, minimal fat. Nutrient-dense (calcium, vitamins A/C/K). Easy to digest, gentle on stomach. Works well in small portions. Versatile preparation (steamed, stir-fried with minimal oil, raw in salads).

Controversy Index

Score range: 110/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus5.1Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Bok choy (baby)

Keto 8/10
  • 1.5g net carbs per 100g
  • High water content
  • Cruciferous vegetable
  • Nutrient-dense
Vegan 10/10
  • Whole plant food
  • High in calcium and micronutrients
  • Minimal environmental impact
  • No processing required
Paleo 9/10
  • Whole vegetable
  • Nutrient-dense
  • No anti-nutrients
  • Low carb, high micronutrients
Mediterranean 8/10
  • Whole plant food
  • High nutrient density
  • Versatile preparation
  • Low calorie, high fiber
Whole30 9/10
  • Whole vegetable
  • No excluded ingredients
  • Nutrient-dense
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • low fructan content
  • low GOS content
  • unrestricted serving size
DASH 9/10
  • High calcium content
  • Rich in potassium
  • Low sodium
  • Excellent fiber source
Zone 8/10
  • very low glycemic load
  • high polyphenol content
  • nutrient-dense
  • anti-inflammatory
  • ideal vegetable choice
  • cruciferous vegetable
  • high antioxidants
  • polyphenols
  • vitamin K and C
  • low glycemic impact
  • bioavailable minerals
  • high water content
  • low calorie density
  • nutrient-dense
  • easy to digest
  • versatile preparation