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Chinese broccoli vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chinese broccoli and mashed potato different?

  • Mashed potato contains less vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, calcium, manganese, and vitamin B1 than chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin K, 66% more than mashed potato.
  • Chinese broccoli contains less sodium.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32.

Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Fast foods, potato, mashed types were 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% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455.6%
Contains more IronIron +80.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +169.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.9%
~equal in Potassium ~286mg

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% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1337.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.7%
Contains more FatsFats +291.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +284.5%
Contains more OtherOther +59.5%

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
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +306.7%

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 Mashed potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Mashed potato DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 5.9µg 66%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg 31%
Folate 99µg 9µg 23%
Sodium 7mg 306mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.015mg 10%
Calcium 100mg 18mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 1.342g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.015mg 7%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.098mg 7%
Fiber 2.5g 1.3g 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.12mg 4%
Carbs 3.81g 14.65g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1.08mg 4%
Vitamin A 82µg 43µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 3%
Calories 22kcal 89kcal 3%
Phosphorus 41mg 59mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Copper 0.061mg 0.035mg 3%
Iron 0.56mg 0.31mg 3%
Fats 0.72g 2.82g 3%
Choline 25.3mg 13.4mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.11g 0.577g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0.72g 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.22mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.8µg 1%
Protein 1.14g 1.65g 1%
Potassium 261mg 286mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 1.31g 13.35g N/A
Sugar 0.84g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.42mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.105g N/A
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.