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Chinese broccoli vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chinese broccoli and Cardoon

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B1, while Cardoon has more Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chinese broccoli is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Cardoon, raw.

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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 +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains more Copper +278.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.256
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains more Copper +278.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.256

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Folate +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Folate +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Other +43%
Equal in Carbs - 4.07
Equal in Water - 94
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Other +43%
Equal in Carbs - 4.07
Equal in Water - 94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +704.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +704.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%

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 Cardoon
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 2.47g Cardoon
Protein 1.14g 0.7g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.72g 0.1g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 4.07g Cardoon
Calories 22kcal 17kcal Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g Cardoon
Fiber 2.5g 1.6g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 70mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.7mg Cardoon
Magnesium 18mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 41mg 23mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 7mg 170mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.17mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.264mg 0.256mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.2µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 0IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.02mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.03mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.3mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.116mg Cardoon
Folate 99µg 68µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.018g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.041g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese broccoli Cardoon
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.