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Avocado vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between avocadoes and chinese broccoli?

  • Avocadoes are richer in vitamin B5, fiber, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin E, while chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 53% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has 19 times less saturated fat than avocadoes. Avocadoes have 2.126g of saturated fat, while chinese broccoli has 0.11g.

We used Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +211.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +733.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225%
~equal in Iron ~0.56mg
~equal in Sodium ~7mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +773.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +182%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +303.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 ProteinProtein +75.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1936.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more WaterWater +27.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19498%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +450.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 21µg 84.8µg 53%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.159mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 0.05g 24%
Fats 14.66g 0.72g 21%
Vitamin C 10mg 28.2mg 20%
Fiber 6.7g 2.5g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.07mg 14%
Copper 0.19mg 0.061mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.48mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.33g 10%
Calcium 12mg 100mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.126g 0.11g 9%
Vitamin A 7µg 82µg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.437mg 8%
Calories 160kcal 22kcal 7%
Potassium 485mg 261mg 7%
Folate 81µg 99µg 5%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.264mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Phosphorus 52mg 41mg 2%
Choline 14.2mg 25.3mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.095mg 2%
Protein 2g 1.14g 2%
Carbs 8.53g 3.81g 2%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.39mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.146mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 1.31g N/A
Iron 0.55mg 0.56mg 0%
Sugar 0.66g 0.84g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Sodium 7mg 7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Chinese broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Avocado
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.