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Chinese broccoli vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinese broccoli and Caper

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Caper is higher in Copper, and Iron.
  • Caper covers your daily need of Sodium 102% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli has 12 times more Vitamin A RAE than Caper. While Chinese broccoli has 82µg of Vitamin A RAE, Caper has only 7µg.
  • Chinese broccoli has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Capers, canned.

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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 +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +310%
Contains more Potassium +552.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +238.5%
Contains more Iron +198.2%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Copper +513.1%
Equal in Selenium - 1.2
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 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +310%
Contains more Potassium +552.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +238.5%
Contains more Iron +198.2%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Copper +513.1%
Equal in Selenium - 1.2

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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Caper
Contains more Vitamin A +1087%
Contains more Vitamin C +555.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more Folate +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +244.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.139
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 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin A +1087%
Contains more Vitamin C +555.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more Folate +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +244.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.139

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Contains more Other +917.7%
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Contains more Other +917.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.304
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.304

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 Caper
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chinese broccoli Caper Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 1.69g Caper
Protein 1.14g 2.36g Caper
Fats 0.72g 0.86g Caper
Carbs 3.81g 4.89g Caper
Calories 22kcal 23kcal Caper
Sugar 0.84g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 2.5g 3.2g Caper
Calcium 100mg 40mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 1.67mg Caper
Magnesium 18mg 33mg Caper
Phosphorus 41mg 10mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 40mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 2348mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.32mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0.264mg 0.078mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 1.2µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 138IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 7µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 28.2mg 4.3mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.018mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.139mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.652mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.027mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.023mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 23µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 24.6µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.233g Chinese broccoli
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.063g Caper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.304g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Caper
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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 2341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper 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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.