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Chinese broccoli vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chinese broccoli and Cheese sandwich

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin C, however, Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 49% more.
  • Chinese broccoli has 19 times more Vitamin C than Cheese sandwich. Chinese broccoli has 28.2mg of Vitamin C, while Cheese sandwich has 1.5mg.
  • Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +104%
Contains more Iron +367.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +831.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains more Zinc +123.1%
Contains more Copper +162.3%
Contains more Manganese +310.2%
Contains more Selenium +1769.2%
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 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +104%
Contains more Iron +367.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +831.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains more Zinc +123.1%
Contains more Copper +162.3%
Contains more Manganese +310.2%
Contains more Selenium +1769.2%

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 +2207%
Contains more Vitamin C +1780%
Contains more Folate +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +628.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2207%
Contains more Vitamin C +1780%
Contains more Folate +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +628.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2823.1%
Contains more Protein +759.6%
Contains more Fats +3372.2%
Contains more Carbs +1427.6%
Contains more Other +381%
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +2823.1%
Contains more Protein +759.6%
Contains more Fats +3372.2%
Contains more Carbs +1427.6%
Contains more Other +381%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20602%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2677.6%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20602%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2677.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 1.14g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 0.72g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 3.81g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 22kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 0.84g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 2.5g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 100mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 0.56mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 18mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 41mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 261mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 7mg 839mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.061mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 1.3µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 1638IU 71IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 21µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 1.5mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 99µg 64µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 4.129g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese broccoli Cheese sandwich
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 832mg)
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 - 4.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.