Chinese broccoli vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chinese broccoli and Asparagus
- Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, and Calcium, however, Asparagus is richer in Iron, and Copper.
- Chinese broccoli covers your daily Vitamin K needs 36% more than Asparagus.
- Asparagus has 5 times less Vitamin C than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli has 28.2mg of Vitamin C, while Asparagus has 5.6mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Asparagus, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +316.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +282.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +209.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +403.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +103.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +135.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +500% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3.88g
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Water
~93.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +560% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 22kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 1.14g | 2.2g |
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| Fats | 0.72g | 0.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 28.2mg | 5.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.31g | 1.78g |
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| Carbs | 3.81g | 3.88g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 100mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 261mg | 202mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.14mg |
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| Sugar | 0.84g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.189mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 41mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1638IU | 756IU |
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| Vitamin A | 82µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 1.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.158mg |
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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 0.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.159mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin K | 84.8µg | 41.6µg |
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| Folate | 99µg | 52µg |
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| Choline | 25.3mg | 16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.11g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.33g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.075mg |
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| Leucine | 0.128mg |
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| Lysine | 0.104mg |
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| Methionine | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg |
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| Fructose | 1g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
46%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.