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Chinese broccoli vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chinese broccoli and ostrich

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 260% more than chinese broccoli.
  • The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1289.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.7%
Contains more IronIron +398.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +149.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1143.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +512.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2784.6%

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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +560%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1534.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +728.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +678.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +36.5%
Contains more OtherOther +83.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2399.1%
Contains more FatsFats +256.9%

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1840%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.25µg 260%
Vitamin K 84.8µg 71%
Selenium 1.3µg 37.5µg 66%
Protein 1.14g 28.49g 55%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 7.143mg 42%
Zinc 0.39mg 4.85mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.545mg 37%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg 31%
Phosphorus 41mg 251mg 30%
Iron 0.56mg 2.79mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 1.318mg 23%
Folate 99µg 15µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.292mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.232mg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.019mg 11%
Copper 0.061mg 0.152mg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Calcium 100mg 6mg 9%
Calories 22kcal 145kcal 6%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.11g 1g 4%
Fats 0.72g 2.57g 3%
Sodium 7mg 80mg 3%
Potassium 261mg 362mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.23mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0.97g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 25mg 2%
Carbs 3.81g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.44g 1%
Net carbs 1.31g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.84g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.89g)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.