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Chinese broccoli vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese broccoli and Potato wedges different?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato wedges is 22% higher.

Broccoli, chinese, cooked and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +566.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.2%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.2%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 0.37

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
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% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37%
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Fats +205.6%
Contains more Carbs +569.3%
Contains more Other +64.6%
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +37%
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Fats +205.6%
Contains more Carbs +569.3%
Contains more Other +64.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2802%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2802%

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 Potato wedges
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.14g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.72g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 3.81g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 22kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.84g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.5g 2g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 15mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 41mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 261mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 7mg 49mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.37mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
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 11.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.04mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.55g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.102g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Potato wedges
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%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.44g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.