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Butterbur vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Butterbur and Chinese broccoli

  • Butterbur is higher in Potassium, yet Chinese broccoli is higher in Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily Folate needs 22% more than Butterbur.
  • Butterbur contains 3 times more Potassium than Chinese broccoli. While Butterbur contains 655mg of Potassium, Chinese broccoli contains only 261mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Butterbur, (fuki), raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 Potassium +151%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.7%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Sodium - 7
Equal in Manganese - 0.264
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Potassium +151%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.7%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Sodium - 7
Equal in Manganese - 0.264

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3176%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +396.9%
Contains more Folate +890%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3176%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +396.9%
Contains more Folate +890%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +84.8%
Contains more Protein +192.3%
Contains more Fats +1700%
Equal in Carbs - 3.81
Equal in Water - 93.54
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Other +84.8%
Contains more Protein +192.3%
Contains more Fats +1700%
Equal in Carbs - 3.81
Equal in Water - 93.54

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 1.31g Butterbur
Protein 0.39g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.04g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.61g 3.81g Chinese broccoli
Calories 14kcal 22kcal Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g Butterbur
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 103mg 100mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 12mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 655mg 261mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 7mg
Zinc 0.16mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.103mg 0.061mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg 0.264mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 50IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 31.5mg 28.2mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.07mg Butterbur
Folate 10µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur Chinese broccoli
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
13%
Butterbur
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/nutrients
  2. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.