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Chinese broccoli vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese broccoli and Onion rings

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A, and Calcium, yet Onion rings is higher in Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily Vitamin K needs 42% more than Onion rings.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chinese broccoli is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more IronIron +123.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +330.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.42mg

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1662.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +148.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.46mg
~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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +101.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +263.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1886.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +786.9%
Contains more OtherOther +77.2%

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% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2213%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Onion rings Opinion
Calories 22kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 1.14g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.72g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 28.2mg 1.6mg Chinese broccoli
Net carbs 1.31g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 3.81g 33.79g Onion rings
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 31mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 123mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 0.84g 5.1g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 2.2g Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.39mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 41mg 71mg Onion rings
Sodium 7mg 370mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 0IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.46mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 1.3µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.116mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.117mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 84.8µg 34.1µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 33µg Chinese broccoli
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Chinese broccoli
Choline 25.3mg 10.7mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 2.137g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese broccoli Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.027g)
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 vitamins?
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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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.