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Pea vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pea and Chinese broccoli

  • Pea is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Pea is 3057% higher.
  • Pea contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Chinese broccoli. Pea contains 0.216mg of Vitamin B6, while Chinese broccoli contains 0.07mg.

Food types used in this article are Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +205.1%
Contains more Copper +183.6%
Contains more Manganese +98.9%
Contains more Selenium +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +270.4%
Equal in Potassium - 261
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 58% 28% 51% 24% 1% 33% 58% 69% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +205.1%
Contains more Copper +183.6%
Contains more Manganese +98.9%
Contains more Selenium +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +270.4%
Equal in Potassium - 261

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.
Pea
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +98.6%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +227.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 49% 3% 0% 48% 65% 35% 38% 9180% 50% 48% 0% 65%
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 B1 +172.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +98.6%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +227.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +370.2%
Contains more Carbs +310.2%
Contains more Other +16.5%
Contains more Fats +227.3%
Contains more Water +20.1%
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 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 Protein +370.2%
Contains more Carbs +310.2%
Contains more Other +16.5%
Contains more Fats +227.3%
Contains more Water +20.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.5%
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pea Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 10.13g 1.31g Pea
Protein 5.36g 1.14g Pea
Fats 0.22g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 15.63g 3.81g Pea
Calories 84kcal 22kcal Pea
Fructose 0.41g Pea
Sugar 5.93g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 5.5g 2.5g Pea
Calcium 27mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 1.54mg 0.56mg Pea
Magnesium 39mg 18mg Pea
Phosphorus 117mg 41mg Pea
Potassium 271mg 261mg Pea
Sodium 3mg 7mg Pea
Zinc 1.19mg 0.39mg Pea
Copper 0.173mg 0.061mg Pea
Manganese 0.525mg 0.264mg Pea
Selenium 1.9µg 1.3µg Pea
Vitamin A 801IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 40µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 14.2mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.259mg 0.095mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.146mg Pea
Vitamin B3 2.021mg 0.437mg Pea
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.159mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.07mg Pea
Folate 63µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 25.9µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.037mg Pea
Threonine 0.201mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.193mg Pea
Leucine 0.32mg Pea
Lysine 0.314mg Pea
Methionine 0.081mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.198mg Pea
Valine 0.232mg Pea
Histidine 0.105mg Pea
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.11g Pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pea 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
798%
Pea
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Pea
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pea
Pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.