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Chinese broccoli vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chinese broccoli and mars

  • Mars contains less vitamin C and vitamin A than chinese broccoli.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
  • Mars contains 56 times less vitamin C than chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli contains 28.2mg of vitamin C, while mars contains 0.5mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chinese broccoli is lower.
  • Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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%
Mars
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +53.6%
~equal in Calcium ~90mg

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%
Mars
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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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5540%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Mars
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4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +5402.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +275.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2583.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1800.3%
Contains more OtherOther +191.1%

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
Mars
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

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 Mars
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Mars DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 71%
Saturated fat 0.11g 11.651g 52%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0.5mg 31%
Fats 0.72g 19.32g 29%
Folate 99µg 25%
Calories 22kcal 475kcal 23%
Carbs 3.81g 72.4g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin A 82µg 9%
Potassium 261mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 8%
Copper 0.061mg 7%
Protein 1.14g 4.28g 6%
Sodium 7mg 136mg 6%
Phosphorus 41mg 6%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 5%
Zinc 0.39mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 4%
Iron 0.56mg 0.86mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Fiber 2.5g 2g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 2%
Calcium 100mg 90mg 1%
Net carbs 1.31g 70.4g N/A
Sugar 0.84g 58.94g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.131g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Mars
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
0%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.