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Chinese broccoli vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese broccoli and Shallot?

  • Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, while Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 70% higher.

We used Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Shallots, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +170.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains more Copper +44.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Equal in Selenium - 1.2
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 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +170.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains more Copper +44.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Equal in Selenium - 1.2

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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Contains more Vitamin A +40850%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Folate +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.9%
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 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +40850%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Folate +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Protein +119.3%
Contains more Carbs +340.9%
Equal in Other - 0.8
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Protein +119.3%
Contains more Carbs +340.9%
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 1.14g 2.5g Shallot
Fats 0.72g 0.1g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 22kcal 72kcal Shallot
Sugar 0.84g 7.87g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 100mg 37mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Shallot
Phosphorus 41mg 60mg Shallot
Potassium 261mg 334mg Shallot
Sodium 7mg 12mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.061mg 0.088mg Shallot
Manganese 0.264mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 1.3µg 1.2µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 4IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.04mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 8mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.06mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.02mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 99µg 34µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 0.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.014g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.039g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Shallot
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%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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)

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.