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Chinese broccoli vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese broccoli and Rapini

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, yet Rapini is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Rapini covers your daily Vitamin K needs 116% more than Chinese broccoli.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Broccoli raab, 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 Potassium +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Contains more Iron +282.1%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Zinc +97.4%
Contains more Manganese +49.6%
Equal in Calcium - 108
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 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Contains more Potassium +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Contains more Iron +282.1%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Zinc +97.4%
Contains more Manganese +49.6%
Equal in Calcium - 108

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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Rapini
Contains more Vitamin C +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +164.2%
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 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Contains more Vitamin C +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +164.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +33.7%
Contains more Protein +178.1%
Contains more Other +19%
Equal in Water - 92.55
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +33.7%
Contains more Protein +178.1%
Contains more Other +19%
Equal in Water - 92.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%

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 Rapini
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Rapini Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 0.15g Chinese broccoli
Protein 1.14g 3.17g Rapini
Fats 0.72g 0.49g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 2.85g Chinese broccoli
Calories 22kcal 22kcal
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.84g 0.38g Rapini
Fiber 2.5g 2.7g Rapini
Calcium 100mg 108mg Rapini
Iron 0.56mg 2.14mg Rapini
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Rapini
Phosphorus 41mg 73mg Rapini
Potassium 261mg 196mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 33mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.77mg Rapini
Copper 0.061mg 0.042mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.395mg Rapini
Selenium 1.3µg 1µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 2622IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 131µg Rapini
Vitamin E 0.48mg 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 28.2mg 20.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.162mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.129mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1.221mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.171mg Rapini
Folate 99µg 83µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.05g Rapini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.026g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.13g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Rapini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
86%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
27%
Rapini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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)

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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.