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Chinese broccoli vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chinese broccoli and cheeseburgers different?

  • Chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A; however, cheeseburgers are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, and zinc.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin K, 67% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Chinese broccoli contains less saturated fat.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32.

Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types were used in this article.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19%
Contains more IronIron +383.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +82%
Contains more ZincZinc +538.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1407.7%

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% 27% 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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +64%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1919%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1093.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +242.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.52mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +142.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1348.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1944.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +635.7%
Contains more OtherOther +167.1%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10726%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +402.4%

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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 4.2µg 67%
Selenium 1.3µg 19.6µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg 31%
Protein 1.14g 16.51g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 5.217mg 30%
Saturated fat 0.11g 6.473g 29%
Iron 0.56mg 2.71mg 27%
Sodium 7mg 515mg 22%
Fats 0.72g 14.72g 22%
Zinc 0.39mg 2.49mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.363mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.293mg 17%
Phosphorus 41mg 161mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Calories 22kcal 308kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 5.413g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.228mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 1.658g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.545mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 3.81g 28.03g 8%
Folate 99µg 70µg 7%
Copper 0.061mg 0.111mg 6%
Vitamin A 82µg 50µg 4%
Calcium 100mg 119mg 2%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.316mg 2%
Fiber 2.5g 2g 2%
Potassium 261mg 196mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Choline 25.3mg 28.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 1.31g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.84g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.52mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Cheeseburger
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.