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Chinese broccoli vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese broccoli and Broccoli different?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 68% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Broccoli. While Chinese broccoli contains 82µg of Vitamin A RAE, Broccoli contains only 31µg.

Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Broccoli, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +112.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +25.7%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +112.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +25.7%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41

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 A +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.8%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.8%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +94.6%
Contains more Protein +147.4%
Contains more Carbs +74.3%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Equal in Water - 89.3
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +94.6%
Contains more Protein +147.4%
Contains more Carbs +74.3%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Equal in Water - 89.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +768.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +768.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 4.04g Broccoli
Protein 1.14g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.72g 0.37g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 6.64g Broccoli
Calories 22kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 0.84g 1.7g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 100mg 47mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 261mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 7mg 33mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.049mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.21mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 623IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 31µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.071mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.117mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 99µg 63µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.011g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.038g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Chinese broccoli
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.