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Sweet potato vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sweet potato and Chinese broccoli?

  • Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 98% more.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Sweet potato. Sweet potato contains 0.884mg of Vitamin B5, while Chinese broccoli contains 0.159mg.

We used Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 Iron +23.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains more Copper +163.9%
Contains more Manganese +88.3%
Contains more Calcium +163.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +23.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains more Copper +163.9%
Contains more Manganese +88.3%
Contains more Calcium +163.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Selenium +550%

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 +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin K +3587%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
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 A +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin K +3587%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +443.6%
Contains more Other +70.9%
Contains more Fats +380%
Contains more Water +23.4%
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 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 +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +443.6%
Contains more Other +70.9%
Contains more Fats +380%
Contains more Water +23.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.7%
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet potato Chinese broccoli
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sweet potato Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 17.41g 1.31g Sweet potato
Protein 2.01g 1.14g Sweet potato
Fats 0.15g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 20.71g 3.81g Sweet potato
Calories 90kcal 22kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 3.3g 2.5g Sweet potato
Calcium 38mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.69mg 0.56mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 54mg 41mg Sweet potato
Potassium 475mg 261mg Sweet potato
Sodium 36mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.32mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.161mg 0.061mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg 0.264mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 19218IU 1638IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg 82µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.48mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 19.6mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.095mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 0.437mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.884mg 0.159mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.07mg Sweet potato
Folate 6µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 2.3µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.11g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato 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
120%
Sweet potato
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.