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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +354.5%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +56.4%
Contains more Manganese +70.3%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +354.5%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +56.4%
Contains more Manganese +70.3%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44

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 E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.3%
Contains more Folate +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.9%
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% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.3%
Contains more Folate +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Protein +68.4%
Contains more Carbs +30.4%
Equal in Water - 92.07
Equal in Other - 0.76
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 Fats +157.1%
Contains more Protein +68.4%
Contains more Carbs +30.4%
Equal in Water - 92.07
Equal in Other - 0.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +964.5%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 1.31g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 1.14g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.72g 0.28g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 22kcal 25kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 0.84g 1.91g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 2g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 22mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.42mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 261mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 7mg 30mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.27mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.039mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.155mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 0IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.08mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
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
Folate 99µg 57µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 15.5µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.13g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.034g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.031g Chinese broccoli
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Cauliflower
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
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.