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Chinese broccoli vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chinese broccoli and Arborio rice

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium, however, Arborio rice has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 31% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, 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 Calcium +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +903.8%
Contains more Iron +160.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Manganese +35.2%
Contains more Selenium +476.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +903.8%
Contains more Iron +160.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Manganese +35.2%
Contains more Selenium +476.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.6%
Contains more Folate +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.7%
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%
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% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.6%
Contains more Folate +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +278.9%
Contains more Water +36.5%
Contains more Other +315.8%
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Carbs +654.1%
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Fats +278.9%
Contains more Water +36.5%
Contains more Other +315.8%
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Carbs +654.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +560%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +560%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 1.14g 2.36g Arborio rice
Fats 0.72g 0.19g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 22kcal 130kcal Arborio rice
Sugar 0.84g Arborio rice
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 1mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 33mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 26mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.39mg 0.4mg Arborio rice
Copper 0.061mg 0.072mg Arborio rice
Manganese 0.264mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 1.3µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 1638IU 0IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.016mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.059mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 59µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.058g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.05g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Arborio rice
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.