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Chinese broccoli vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinese broccoli and Kale

  • Chinese broccoli has more Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Kale is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Kale covers your daily need of Vitamin K 610% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli has 63 times more Choline than Kale. While Chinese broccoli has 25.3mg of Choline, Kale has only 0.4mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains more Copper +155.7%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains more Copper +155.7%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
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Kale
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.5%
Contains more Folate +661.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +731.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +863.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.5%
Contains more Folate +661.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +731.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +863.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.8%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Equal in Water - 91.2
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.8%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Equal in Water - 91.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%

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 Kale
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Kale Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 3.63g Kale
Protein 1.14g 1.9g Kale
Fats 0.72g 0.4g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 5.63g Kale
Calories 22kcal 28kcal Kale
Sugar 0.84g 1.25g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 2g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 72mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.9mg Kale
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 41mg 28mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 228mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 23mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.24mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.156mg Kale
Manganese 0.264mg 0.416mg Kale
Selenium 1.3µg 0.9µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 13621IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 681µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.85mg Kale
Vitamin C 28.2mg 41mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.053mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.5mg Kale
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.049mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.138mg Kale
Folate 99µg 13µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 817µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.023mg Kale
Threonine 0.085mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.114mg Kale
Leucine 0.133mg Kale
Lysine 0.114mg Kale
Methionine 0.018mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Kale
Valine 0.104mg Kale
Histidine 0.04mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.052g Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.03g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.193g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Kale
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
258%
Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
22%
Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kale
Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
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 ($)
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.

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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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