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Chinese broccoli vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinese broccoli and Currant

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Currant is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Copper.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin K 62% more than Currant.
  • Chinese broccoli has 41 times more Vitamin A RAE than Currant. While Chinese broccoli has 82µg of Vitamin A RAE, Currant has only 2µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Currants, red and white, 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 +203%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Manganese +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
Equal in Potassium - 275
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 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +203%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Manganese +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
Equal in Potassium - 275

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 +3800%
Contains more Vitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.4%
Contains more Folate +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +670.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.07
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 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +3800%
Contains more Vitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.4%
Contains more Folate +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +670.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Carbs +262.2%
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Carbs +262.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Currant Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 9.5g Currant
Protein 1.14g 1.4g Currant
Fats 0.72g 0.2g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 13.8g Currant
Calories 22kcal 56kcal Currant
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 0.84g 7.37g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 100mg 33mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 44mg Currant
Potassium 261mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 7mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.39mg 0.23mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.264mg 0.186mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 42IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 2µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.1mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.04mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.05mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.1mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.064mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.07mg
Folate 99µg 8µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 11µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.028g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.088g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese broccoli Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.