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Chinese broccoli vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese broccoli and Ginger

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, yet Ginger is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily Vitamin K needs 71% more than Ginger.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Ginger root, 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.
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
6
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains more Copper +270.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains more Copper +270.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

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.
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
7
:
3
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +464%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +84700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Chinese broccoli
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +464%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +84700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
2
:
3
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Carbs +366.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.75
Equal in Other - 0.77
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Carbs +366.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.75
Equal in Other - 0.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
2
:
1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208%
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208%

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 Ginger
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 1.14g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0.72g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 3.81g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 22kcal 80kcal Ginger
Sugar 0.84g 1.7g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 2g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 16mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.6mg Ginger
Magnesium 18mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 41mg 34mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 7mg 13mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.34mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.264mg 0.229mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 0IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.26mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 5mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.025mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.034mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 99µg 11µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 0.1µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.203g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.154g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.