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Broccoli vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Broccoli and Chrysanthemum?

  • Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, yet Chrysanthemum is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Chrysanthemum's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 207% more.
  • Broccoli has 64 times more Vitamin C than Chrysanthemum. While Broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C, Chrysanthemum has only 1.4mg.

We used Broccoli, raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, raw 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 Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Calcium +148.9%
Contains more Iron +213.7%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains more Zinc +73.2%
Contains more Copper +179.6%
Contains more Manganese +349%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Calcium +148.9%
Contains more Iron +213.7%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains more Zinc +73.2%
Contains more Copper +179.6%
Contains more Manganese +349%

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 C +6271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +181%
Contains more Vitamin K +244.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.176
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin C +6271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +181%
Contains more Vitamin K +244.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +119.9%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +51.4%
Contains more Other +90.8%
Equal in Water - 91.4
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +119.9%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +51.4%
Contains more Other +90.8%
Equal in Water - 91.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 0.02g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.37g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 6.64g 3.02g Broccoli
Calories 34kcal 24kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 2.6g 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 47mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 0.73mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 66mg 54mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 33mg 118mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.049mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.21mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 1.4mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.531mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.221mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 63µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 101.6µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Chrysanthemum
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
65%
Broccoli
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
  2. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.