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Chinese broccoli vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chinese broccoli and caramel

  • Chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, manganese, and fiber; however, caramel is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin K, 69% more than caramel.
  • Chinese broccoli has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of caramel is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Candies, caramels.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg

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%
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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6950%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4611.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2375%
Contains more CholineCholine +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.103mg

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1000.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1025%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1921%
Contains more OtherOther +127.8%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2984%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +953.9%

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 Caramel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Caramel DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 1.8µg 69%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0.4mg 31%
Folate 99µg 4µg 24%
Carbs 3.81g 77g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 3.478g 21%
Calories 22kcal 382kcal 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Fats 0.72g 8.1g 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.011mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.11g 2.476g 11%
Sodium 7mg 245mg 10%
Phosphorus 41mg 114mg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.62mg 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 12µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.256mg 8%
Protein 1.14g 4.6g 7%
Copper 0.061mg 0.018mg 5%
Iron 0.56mg 0.14mg 5%
Calcium 100mg 138mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 1.542g 4%
Choline 25.3mg 8mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.148mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.103mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.056mg 1%
Selenium 1.3µg 1.8µg 1%
Potassium 261mg 214mg 1%
Net carbs 1.31g 77g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0.84g 65.5g N/A
Zinc 0.39mg 0.44mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.46mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.