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Chinese broccoli vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chinese broccoli and broth different?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate; however, broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1038% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has less saturated fat.
  • Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than broth (45).

Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
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%
Broth
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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%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76%
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%

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Broth
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2463.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +209.4%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Broth
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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
Contains more WaterWater +4020.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1361.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1827.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +372.7%
Contains more OtherOther +6125.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10620%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1257.6%

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.