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Chinese broccoli vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese broccoli and Mustard

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A, yet Mustard is higher in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily Vitamin K needs 70% more than Mustard.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 94 times more Vitamin C than Mustard. While Chinese broccoli contains 28.2mg of Vitamin C, Mustard contains only 0.3mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chinese broccoli is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +187.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2476.9%

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%
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% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1402.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5957.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1314.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.07mg
~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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.1%
Contains more FatsFats +363.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53%
Contains more OtherOther +326.6%

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
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4264%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Mustard Opinion
Calories 22kcal 60kcal Mustard
Protein 1.14g 3.74g Mustard
Fats 0.72g 3.34g Mustard
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0.3mg Chinese broccoli
Net carbs 1.31g 1.83g Mustard
Carbs 3.81g 5.83g Mustard
Magnesium 18mg 48mg Mustard
Calcium 100mg 63mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 152mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 1.61mg Mustard
Sugar 0.84g 0.92g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 4g Mustard
Copper 0.061mg 0.074mg Mustard
Zinc 0.39mg 0.64mg Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 41mg 108mg Mustard
Sodium 7mg 1104mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 109IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 82µg 5µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.36mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 1.3µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.565mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.07mg
Vitamin K 84.8µg 1.4µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 7µg Chinese broccoli
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Chinese broccoli
Choline 25.3mg 22.4mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.214g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.774g Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
11%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 1097mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.