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Broth vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and chinese broccoli different?

  • Broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and choline; however, chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1038% higher.
  • Broth contains 31 times more saturated fat than chinese broccoli. While broth contains 3.43g of saturated fat, chinese broccoli contains only 0.11g.
  • Chinese broccoli has less sodium.
  • Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than broth (45).

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +211.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains more IronIron +83.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2053.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76%

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.
Broth
6
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +462.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +353%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2463.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +209.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.48mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.095mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
4
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +1361.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1827.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +372.7%
Contains more OtherOther +6125.3%
Contains more WaterWater +4020.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 +10620%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1257.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 7mg 1038%
Vitamin K 0µg 84.8µg 71%
Selenium 28µg 1.3µg 49%
Protein 16.66g 1.14g 31%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 28.2mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.33g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.146mg 22%
Fats 13.88g 0.72g 20%
Phosphorus 166mg 41mg 18%
Folate 32µg 99µg 17%
Choline 114.6mg 25.3mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.11g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.437mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.05g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 22kcal 12%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Calcium 187mg 100mg 9%
Magnesium 56mg 18mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.159mg 9%
Copper 0mg 0.061mg 7%
Iron 1.03mg 0.56mg 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.264mg 5%
Carbs 18.01g 3.81g 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.39mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.07mg 2%
Potassium 309mg 261mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0.84g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.48mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.095mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 23868mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.