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Cardoon vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cardoon and Chinese broccoli

  • Cardoon has more Copper, and Magnesium, while Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 24 times less Sodium than Cardoon. Cardoon contains 170mg of Sodium, while Chinese broccoli contains 7mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cardoon, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains more Copper +278.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Equal in Manganese - 0.264
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains more Copper +278.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Equal in Manganese - 0.264

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 B5 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Folate +45.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Folate +45.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +43%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +620%
Equal in Carbs - 3.81
Equal in Water - 93.54
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 Other +43%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +620%
Equal in Carbs - 3.81
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +704.9%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +704.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 1.31g Cardoon
Protein 0.7g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.1g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 4.07g 3.81g Cardoon
Calories 17kcal 22kcal Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 70mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.7mg 0.56mg Cardoon
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 400mg 261mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.17mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.231mg 0.061mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.2µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 0IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 2mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.159mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.07mg Cardoon
Folate 68µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.11g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardoon Chinese broccoli
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
10%
Cardoon
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.