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Chinese broccoli vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chinese broccoli and custard apple

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium, yet custard apple is higher in vitamin B6.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily vitamin A needs 32% more than custard apple.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 3 times more calcium than custard apple. While chinese broccoli contains 100mg of calcium, custard apple contains only 30mg.
  • The glycemic index of chinese broccoli is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.4%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more WaterWater +30.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +561.4%
Contains more OtherOther +26.6%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

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 apple
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Custard apple DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 71%
Folate 99µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.221mg 12%
Manganese 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 19.2mg 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 2µg 9%
Carbs 3.81g 25.2g 7%
Calcium 100mg 30mg 7%
Copper 0.061mg 7%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Calories 22kcal 101kcal 4%
Potassium 261mg 382mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.1mg 4%
Zinc 0.39mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Phosphorus 41mg 21mg 3%
Iron 0.56mg 0.71mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 2%
Protein 1.14g 1.7g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.08mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.11g 0.231g 1%
Fats 0.72g 0.6g 0%
Net carbs 1.31g 22.8g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.84g N/A
Fiber 2.5g 2.4g 0%
Sodium 7mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.5mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.135mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Custard apple
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
14%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.121g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.