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Chinese broccoli vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinese broccoli and Corn?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Corn is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 70% more.
  • Corn contains 33 times less Calcium than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli contains 100mg of Calcium, while Corn contains 3mg.

We used Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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 +3233.3%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +58.1%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +59%
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 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +3233.3%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +58.1%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +59%

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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Corn
Contains more Vitamin A +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +412.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.1%
Contains more Folate +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +21100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.093
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 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +412.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.1%
Contains more Folate +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +21100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.093

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Contains more Protein +199.1%
Contains more Fats +108.3%
Contains more Carbs +450.7%
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Contains more Protein +199.1%
Contains more Fats +108.3%
Contains more Carbs +450.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.7%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Corn Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 18.58g Corn
Protein 1.14g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0.72g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 3.81g 20.98g Corn
Calories 22kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 0.84g 4.54g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 2.4g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 3mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.45mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Corn
Phosphorus 41mg 77mg Corn
Potassium 261mg 218mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.39mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.061mg 0.049mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.167mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.2µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 263IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 13µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.09mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 5.5mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.093mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.057mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.139mg Corn
Folate 99µg 23µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 0.4µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.197g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Corn
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.