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Chinese broccoli vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese broccoli and Butter

  • Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, yet Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 252% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Butter, without salt.

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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.
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
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0
Butter
Butter
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains more Potassium +987.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +281.3%
Contains more Manganese +6500%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains more Potassium +987.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +281.3%
Contains more Manganese +6500%
Contains more Selenium +30%

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.
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
8
:
3
Butter
Butter
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +940.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2233.3%
Contains more Folate +3200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1111.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Chinese broccoli
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%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +940.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2233.3%
Contains more Folate +3200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1111.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
4
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1
Butter
Butter
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +6250%
Contains more Water +421.4%
Contains more Other +1875%
Contains more Fats +11165.3%
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +6250%
Contains more Water +421.4%
Contains more Other +1875%
Contains more Fats +11165.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
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2
Butter
Butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46760%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +812.1%
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46760%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +812.1%

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 Butter
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Butter Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 0.06g Chinese broccoli
Protein 1.14g 0.85g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.72g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 3.81g 0.06g Chinese broccoli
Calories 22kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 0.84g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 2.5g 0g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 24mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.02mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 18mg 2mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 24mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 24mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 11mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.09mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.016mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.004mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 1µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.48mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.005mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.034mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.042mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.11mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.003mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 84.8µg 7µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 50.489g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Butter
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
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.379g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.