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Chinese broccoli vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chinese broccoli and shortbread

  • Chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C, while shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 62% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in chinese broccoli is lower.
  • Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +669.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more IronIron +432.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +376.9%

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%
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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +670.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +2711.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +649.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.071mg
~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +2498.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +371.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3541.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1574%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13316%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2423%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 11µg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 8.326g 53%
Fats 0.72g 26.22g 39%
Saturated fat 0.11g 8.105g 36%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg 31%
Iron 0.56mg 2.98mg 30%
Calories 22kcal 514kcal 25%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.353mg 22%
Carbs 3.81g 63.78g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 3.275mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 6.708g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Sodium 7mg 353mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.314mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 2.44mg 13%
Calcium 100mg 13mg 9%
Selenium 1.3µg 6.2µg 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Protein 1.14g 5.37g 8%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.393mg 6%
Fiber 2.5g 1.3g 5%
Folate 99µg 81µg 5%
Potassium 261mg 88mg 5%
Phosphorus 41mg 66mg 4%
Choline 25.3mg 0.9mg 4%
Copper 0.061mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.321mg 3%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.49mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 1.31g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 0.84g 21.65g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.071mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Shortbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Chinese broccoli
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.995g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 vitamins?
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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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.