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Chinese broccoli vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chinese broccoli and pita

  • Chinese broccoli has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate; however, pita has more vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, and phosphorus.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 33% more.
  • Chinese broccoli is lower in sodium.
  • Pita has a higher glycemic index than chinese broccoli.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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%
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.2%

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%
Pita
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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% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +312.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +191.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +698.2%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1361.9%
Contains more OtherOther +140.5%

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
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Pita DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 71%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg 31%
Sodium 7mg 536mg 23%
Folate 99µg 24µg 19%
Carbs 3.81g 55.7g 17%
Protein 1.14g 9.1g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.267mg 14%
Calories 22kcal 275kcal 13%
Copper 0.061mg 0.168mg 12%
Iron 0.56mg 1.4mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 2.142mg 11%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.481mg 9%
Phosphorus 41mg 97mg 8%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.397mg 5%
Potassium 261mg 120mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.097mg 4%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.84mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.034mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Fats 0.72g 1.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.535g 1%
Fiber 2.5g 2.2g 1%
Calcium 100mg 86mg 1%
Net carbs 1.31g 53.5g N/A
Sugar 0.84g N/A
Saturated fat 0.11g 0.166g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0.105g 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Pita
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
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.