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Celtuce vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between celtuce and chinese broccoli

  • Celtuce is richer in vitamin A and manganese, yet chinese broccoli is richer in folate, vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for celtuce is 37% higher.
  • Celtuce contains 3 times more manganese than chinese broccoli. Celtuce contains 0.688mg of manganese, while chinese broccoli contains 0.264mg.

Food types used in this article are Celtuce, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 12% 29% 21% 13% 7.4% 17% 1.4% 90% 4.9%
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 +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +156.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.56mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~41mg

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.
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 65% 58% 0% 0% 14% 16% 10% 11% 12% 0% 0% 35% 0%
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 AVitamin A +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 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 +34.1%
Contains more FatsFats +140%
Contains more OtherOther +12.9%
~equal in Carbs ~3.81g
~equal in Water ~93.54g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Celtuce 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 Celtuce Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 71%
Manganese 0.688mg 0.264mg 18%
Folate 46µg 99µg 13%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 28.2mg 10%
Vitamin A 175µg 82µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.146mg 6%
Calcium 39mg 100mg 6%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.095mg 3%
Fiber 1.7g 2.5g 3%
Potassium 330mg 261mg 2%
Copper 0.04mg 0.061mg 2%
Magnesium 28mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.07mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.55mg 0.437mg 1%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.39mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.11g 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.72g 1%
Selenium 0.9µg 1.3µg 1%
Protein 0.85g 1.14g 1%
Calories 18kcal 22kcal 0%
Carbs 3.65g 3.81g 0%
Net carbs 1.95g 1.31g N/A
Iron 0.55mg 0.56mg 0%
Sugar 0.84g N/A
Phosphorus 39mg 41mg 0%
Sodium 11mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.159mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.052mg 0%
Lysine 0.055mg 0%
Methionine 0.01mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celtuce 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
17%
Celtuce
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Celtuce
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce 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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.