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Chinese broccoli vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chinese broccoli and chocolate

  • Chinese broccoli has more vitamin K and vitamin A, while chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 107% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 33 times less vitamin A than chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli contains 1638IU of vitamin A, while chocolate contains 50IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chinese broccoli is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +711.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.2%
Contains more IronIron +1332.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1585.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +415.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +402.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +437.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.8%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +946.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +9543.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +328.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4244.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1505.5%
Contains more OtherOther +115.2%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18980%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.061mg 1.028mg 107%
Iron 0.56mg 8.02mg 93%
Saturated fat 0.11g 18.519g 84%
Vitamin K 84.8µg 8.1µg 64%
Manganese 0.264mg 1.419mg 50%
Fats 0.72g 31.28g 47%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 31%
Magnesium 18mg 146mg 30%
Calories 22kcal 546kcal 26%
Folate 99µg 25%
Phosphorus 41mg 206mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 9.54g 24%
Carbs 3.81g 61.17g 19%
Fiber 2.5g 7g 18%
Zinc 0.39mg 2.01mg 15%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Potassium 261mg 559mg 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 2µg 9%
Protein 1.14g 4.88g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.05mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.025mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 1.092g 5%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Calcium 100mg 56mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.297mg 3%
Selenium 1.3µg 3µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.042mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.725mg 2%
Sodium 7mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 1.31g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0.84g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.54mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.409g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.