Broccoli vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between broccoli and chinese cuisine
- Broccoli has more vitamin C and vitamin K, while chinese cuisine has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, zinc, and selenium.
- Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin C, 86% more than chinese cuisine.
- Broccoli contains 2 times more vitamin K than chinese cuisine. While broccoli contains 101.6µg of vitamin K, chinese cuisine contains only 51.3µg.
- The amount of sodium in broccoli is lower.
- Broccoli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.
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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 | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +265.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +168% |
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 | +669% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +98.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +103.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +84.5% |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +151.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1332.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.6% |
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Carbs
~7.29g
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
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10963.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5505.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.49 g
Fructose:
0.68 g
Lactose:
0.21 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
1.82 g
Sucrose:
1.17 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +23.6% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1070% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +40.8% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 11.6mg | 86% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 51.3µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 409mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 2.13g | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.5mg | 10% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 7.08g | 9% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 5.3g | 8% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 6.7µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Folate | 63µg | 45µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 63µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.32mg | 4% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 105kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.5g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 34.5mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 1.217g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.033mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.443mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 204mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.147mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Starch | 0g | 1.82g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 7.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 0.55g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
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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
59%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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