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Chinese broccoli vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chinese broccoli and hot dogs different?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 65% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has less saturated fat.

Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Frankfurter, meat 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% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +486.7%
Contains more IronIron +94.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +59%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +402.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +861.5%
~equal in Calcium ~99mg

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1550%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +66.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +800%
Contains more FatsFats +3477.8%
Contains more OtherOther +343%
~equal in Carbs ~4.17g

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22672%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1234.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 71%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg 65%
Sodium 7mg 1090mg 47%
Fats 0.72g 25.76g 39%
Saturated fat 0.11g 7.666g 34%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 11.386g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 4.404g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Phosphorus 41mg 206mg 24%
Folate 99µg 6µg 23%
Selenium 1.3µg 12.5µg 20%
Protein 1.14g 10.26g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 2.665mg 14%
Calories 22kcal 290kcal 13%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.045mg 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.2mg 7%
Iron 0.56mg 1.09mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.166mg 7%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Copper 0.061mg 0.097mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.31mg 3%
Potassium 261mg 152mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.121mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.19mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 3.81g 4.17g 0%
Net carbs 1.31g 4.17g N/A
Calcium 100mg 99mg 0%
Sugar 0.84g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 1083mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.556g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.