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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 C, Folate, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Caramel is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin K 69% more than Caramel.
  • Chinese broccoli has less Saturated Fat.

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.
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Copper +238.9%
Contains more Manganese +2300%
Contains more Calcium +38%
Contains more Phosphorus +178%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Copper +238.9%
Contains more Manganese +2300%
Contains more Calcium +38%
Contains more Phosphorus +178%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 17

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 +3800%
Contains more Vitamin C +6950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +2375%
Contains more Vitamin K +4611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.103
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3800%
Contains more Vitamin C +6950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +2375%
Contains more Vitamin K +4611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.103

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1000.5%
Contains more Protein +303.5%
Contains more Fats +1025%
Contains more Carbs +1921%
Contains more Other +127.8%
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 Water +1000.5%
Contains more Protein +303.5%
Contains more Fats +1025%
Contains more Carbs +1921%
Contains more Other +127.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2984%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +953.9%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2984%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 77g Caramel
Protein 1.14g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0.72g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 3.81g 77g Caramel
Calories 22kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 0.84g 65.5g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 0g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.56mg 0.14mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 261mg 214mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 245mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.061mg 0.018mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.011mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 1638IU 42IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 12µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.46mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0.4mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.148mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.056mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 4µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 84.8µg 1.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 2.476g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.