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Chinese broccoli vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese broccoli and Cauliflower

  • Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, yet Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese broccoli is 58% higher.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Cauliflower, 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.
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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +354.5%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~44mg

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% 98% 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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +447.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more FatsFats +157.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.4%
~equal in Water ~92.07g
~equal in Other ~0.76g

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +964.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Cauliflower Opinion
Calories 22kcal 25kcal Cauliflower
Protein 1.14g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.72g 0.28g Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Net carbs 1.31g 2.97g Cauliflower
Carbs 3.81g 4.97g Cauliflower
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 22mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 299mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.56mg 0.42mg Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g 1.91g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 2g Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.039mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.27mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 44mg Cauliflower
Sodium 7mg 30mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 0IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.08mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.155mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.05mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.06mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 84.8µg 15.5µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 57µg Chinese broccoli
Choline 25.3mg 44.3mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.13g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.034g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.031g Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Cauliflower
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
46%
Chinese broccoli
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.