Beetroot vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beetroot and chinese broccoli different?
- Chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1 than beetroot.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chinese broccoli is 71% higher.
- Beetroot contains 8 times more sugar than chinese broccoli. While beetroot contains 6.76g of sugar, chinese broccoli contains only 0.84g.
- Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than beetroot (64).
Beets, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +525% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +475.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +206.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +321.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +150.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +323.5% |
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Water
~93.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +450% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 84.8µg | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 28.2mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.146mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 100mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.095mg | 5% |
| Choline | 6mg | 25.3mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.264mg | 3% |
| Folate | 109µg | 99µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 261mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 3.81g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.437mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.14g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 22kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.5g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 1.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 0.84g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 41mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.