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Chinese broccoli vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinese broccoli and Salsa?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Salsa is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 27% more.
  • Salsa contains 8 times less Calcium than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli contains 100mg of Calcium, while Salsa contains 12mg.
  • Chinese broccoli has less Sodium.

We used Broccoli, chinese, cooked and USDA Commodity, salsa types 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 +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Equal in Potassium - 270
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Equal in Potassium - 270

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin A +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +605%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Folate +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.9%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +605%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Folate +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +83.7%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Equal in Water - 89.7
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +83.7%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Equal in Water - 89.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%

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 Salsa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 1.14g 1.5g Salsa
Fats 0.72g 0.2g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 7g Salsa
Calories 22kcal 36kcal Salsa
Sugar 0.84g Salsa
Fiber 2.5g 1.4g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 12mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 30mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 7mg 430mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.17mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.4µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 550IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 28µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 4mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.05mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.03mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 99µg 19µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.016g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.107g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
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

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.