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Chinese broccoli vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese broccoli and Steak?

  • Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate, while Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 +733.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +297.6%
Contains more Zinc +1525.6%
Contains more Copper +39.3%
Contains more Selenium +2346.2%
Equal in Potassium - 279
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% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +297.6%
Contains more Zinc +1525.6%
Contains more Copper +39.3%
Contains more Selenium +2346.2%
Equal in Potassium - 279

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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Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +6452%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Folate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin K +5200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1078.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +6452%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Folate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin K +5200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1078.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.3%
Contains more Other +46.3%
Contains more Protein +2079.8%
Contains more Fats +2541.7%
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.3%
Contains more Other +46.3%
Contains more Protein +2079.8%
Contains more Fats +2541.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18242%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.5%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18242%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Steak Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 0g Chinese broccoli
Protein 1.14g 24.85g Steak
Fats 0.72g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 3.81g 0g Chinese broccoli
Calories 22kcal 271kcal Steak
Sugar 0.84g 0g Steak
Fiber 2.5g 0g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 12mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 41mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 261mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 7mg 58mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.061mg 0.085mg Steak
Manganese 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 1638IU 25IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 7µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.074mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 99µg 6µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 84.8µg 1.6µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 8.443g Chinese broccoli
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.333g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.