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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 C, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pita has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 31% more.
  • Chinese broccoli is lower in Sodium.

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.
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +117.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Copper +175.4%
Contains more Manganese +82.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +117.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Copper +175.4%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +191.4%
Contains more Protein +698.2%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +1361.9%
Contains more Other +140.5%
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
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 Water +191.4%
Contains more Protein +698.2%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +1361.9%
Contains more Other +140.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.1%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 53.5g Pita
Protein 1.14g 9.1g Pita
Fats 0.72g 1.2g Pita
Carbs 3.81g 55.7g Pita
Calories 22kcal 275kcal Pita
Sugar 0.84g Pita
Fiber 2.5g 2.2g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 86mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Pita
Phosphorus 41mg 97mg Pita
Potassium 261mg 120mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 536mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.84mg Pita
Copper 0.061mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.264mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 0IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.097mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.034mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 24µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.166g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.105g Pita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.535g Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Pita
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
15%
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.