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Chinese broccoli vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chinese broccoli and cod

  • Chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate, yet cod is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3057% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 848 times more vitamin K than cod. Chinese broccoli contains 84.8µg of vitamin K, while cod contains 0.1µg.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than chinese broccoli.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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%
Cod
Cod
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +525%
Contains more IronIron +47.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1660%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +395.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2446.2%

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.
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%
Cod
Cod
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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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2720%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84700%
Contains more FolateFolate +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +372.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.7%

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
Cod
Cod
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18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more OtherOther +163.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1462.3%
~equal in Fats ~0.67g

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
Cod
Cod
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29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +88%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 153mg 3057%
Vitamin K 84.8µg 0.1µg 71%
Selenium 1.3µg 33.1µg 58%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Protein 1.14g 17.81g 33%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 1mg 30%
Folate 99µg 7µg 23%
Phosphorus 41mg 203mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.245mg 13%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.015mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 2.063mg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Calcium 100mg 16mg 8%
Vitamin A 82µg 12µg 8%
Choline 25.3mg 65.2mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.065mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 36IU 5%
Potassium 261mg 413mg 4%
Copper 0.061mg 0.028mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 32mg 3%
Calories 22kcal 82kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.076mg 2%
Sodium 7mg 54mg 2%
Iron 0.56mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.64mg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.45mg 1%
Carbs 3.81g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.231g 1%
Fats 0.72g 0.67g 0%
Net carbs 1.31g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.84g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.11g 0.131g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0.094g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Cod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
731%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.