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Chinese broccoli vs. Kanpyo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese broccoli and Kanpyo?

  • Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, while Kanpyo is higher in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Copper, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Kanpyo's daily need coverage for Iron is 57% higher.
  • Kanpyo has 141 times less Vitamin C than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli has 28.2mg of Vitamin C, while Kanpyo has 0.2mg.

We used Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) types in this comparison.

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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%
Kanpyo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 89% 84% 140% 192% 144% 160% 81% 2% 148% 14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +594.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +506.1%
Contains more IronIron +814.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +609.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1402.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +330.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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% 98% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Kanpyo
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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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 54% 153% 123% 0% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1505.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +660%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Kanpyo
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9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more WaterWater +368.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +652.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1606.8%
Contains more OtherOther +641.8%

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
Kanpyo
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11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.244 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Kanpyo Opinion
Calories 22kcal 258kcal Kanpyo
Protein 1.14g 8.58g Kanpyo
Fats 0.72g 0.56g Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0.2mg Chinese broccoli
Net carbs 1.31g 55.23g Kanpyo
Carbs 3.81g 65.03g Kanpyo
Magnesium 18mg 125mg Kanpyo
Calcium 100mg 280mg Kanpyo
Potassium 261mg 1582mg Kanpyo
Iron 0.56mg 5.12mg Kanpyo
Sugar 0.84g Kanpyo
Fiber 2.5g 9.8g Kanpyo
Copper 0.061mg 0.433mg Kanpyo
Zinc 0.39mg 5.86mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 41mg 188mg Kanpyo
Sodium 7mg 15mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 0IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 1.137mg Kanpyo
Selenium 1.3µg 2.6µg Kanpyo
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.044mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 2.9mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 2.553mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.532mg Kanpyo
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 61µg Chinese broccoli
Choline 25.3mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.045g Kanpyo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.103g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.244g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Kanpyo
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
46%
Chinese broccoli
30%
Kanpyo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
105%
Kanpyo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.