Broccoli vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Broccoli and Chinese broccoli different?
- Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Folate, Vitamin A, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 68% higher.
- Broccoli contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Chinese broccoli. While Broccoli contains 0.573mg of Vitamin B5, Chinese broccoli contains only 0.159mg.
Broccoli, 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 | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.7% |
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 | +216.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +260.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +162.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.6% |
~equal in
Water
~93.54g
~equal in
Other
~0.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 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 | -64.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +354.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +768.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 22kcal |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 1.14g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.72g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 28.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 1.31g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 3.81g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 100mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 261mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.84g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.5g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.061mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 41mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 1638IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 82µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.48mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.264mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 84.8µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 99µg |
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| Choline | 18.7mg | 25.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.11g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.05g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.33g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
61%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.