Chinese broccoli vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chinese broccoli and penne
- Chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet penne is higher in phosphorus, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Chinese broccoli covers your daily vitamin A needs 33% more than penne.
- The amount of saturated fat in chinese broccoli is lower.
- The glycemic index of chinese broccoli is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +455.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +340.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 84.8µg | 71% | |
| Vitamin C | 28.2mg | 0mg | 31% |
| Folate | 99µg | 25% | |
| Phosphorus | 41mg | 118mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.264mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 248mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.11g | 2.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 9% | |
| Protein | 1.14g | 5.7g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.061mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.1mg | 6% |
| Choline | 25.3mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 22kcal | 126kcal | 5% |
| Fats | 0.72g | 4g | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.81g | 16.8g | 4% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 122mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.159mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.05g | 1g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.7g | 1% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.31g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.84g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.33g | 0.4g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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.