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Chinese broccoli vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chinese broccoli and custard different?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, manganese, and fiber; however, custard is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chinese broccoli is 71% higher.

Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk are the varieties 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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.1%
Contains more IronIron +64.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3671.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +361.5%

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.064mg

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +250%
Contains more FatsFats +455.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +361.9%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2154%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.312g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Custard DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 0.2µg 71%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0.1mg 31%
Folate 99µg 9µg 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Phosphorus 41mg 130mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.699mg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.007mg 11%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Selenium 1.3µg 6µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.11g 2.032g 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU 6%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.22mg 6%
Protein 1.14g 3.99g 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Calories 22kcal 122kcal 5%
Fats 0.72g 4g 5%
Carbs 3.81g 17.6g 5%
Calcium 100mg 139mg 4%
Sodium 7mg 84mg 3%
Vitamin A 82µg 52µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.06mg 3%
Copper 0.061mg 0.03mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 1.127g 3%
Iron 0.56mg 0.34mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.061mg 3%
Potassium 261mg 207mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.132mg 2%
Choline 25.3mg 11.8mg 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.51mg 1%
Net carbs 1.31g 17.6g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.84g 4.82g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.064mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.312g 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.