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Chinese broccoli vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chinese broccoli and meatball

  • Chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C, while meatball has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for copper is 72% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in chinese broccoli is lower.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Meatballs, meatless.

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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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +285.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1057.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +739%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +887.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +472.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +249.4%
~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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more WaterWater +61.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1742.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110%
Contains more OtherOther +406.3%

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
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4276%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1313.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Meatball DV% diff.
Copper 0.061mg 0.706mg 72%
Vitamin K 84.8µg 0µg 71%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.938mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Phosphorus 41mg 344mg 43%
Protein 1.14g 21g 40%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 4.666g 29%
Sodium 7mg 550mg 24%
Iron 0.56mg 2.16mg 20%
Fats 0.72g 9g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 2.5mg 13%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.8mg 13%
Choline 25.3mg 88.4mg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.2mg 10%
Calories 22kcal 197kcal 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 1.73mg 8%
Fiber 2.5g 4.6g 8%
Calcium 100mg 25mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.5mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.11g 1.425g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.213mg 5%
Folate 99µg 78µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 2.188g 5%
Potassium 261mg 180mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.8µg 1%
Carbs 3.81g 8g 1%
Net carbs 1.31g 3.4g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.84g 1.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.315g)
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.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.