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Chinese broccoli vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese broccoli and Sweet and sour different?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Sweet and sour is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese broccoli is 71% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 82 times more Vitamin A RAE than Sweet and sour. While Chinese broccoli contains 82µg of Vitamin A RAE, Sweet and sour contains only 1µg.
  • Chinese broccoli has less Sodium.

Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve 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 +900%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +485.7%
Contains more Potassium +163.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains more Copper +29.5%
Contains more Manganese +188.3%
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 3% 8% 6% 3% 9% 49% 3% 27% 100% 3%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +485.7%
Contains more Potassium +163.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains more Copper +29.5%
Contains more Manganese +188.3%

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 +16280%
Contains more Vitamin E +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +668.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +42300%
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% 29% 12% 5% 4% 6% 13% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +16280%
Contains more Vitamin E +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +668.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +42300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +322.2%
Contains more Fats +3500%
Contains more Water +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +903.1%
Contains more Other +54.4%
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Protein +322.2%
Contains more Fats +3500%
Contains more Water +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +903.1%
Contains more Other +54.4%

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 Sweet and sour
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Sweet and sour Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 38.12g Sweet and sour
Protein 1.14g 0.27g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.72g 0.02g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 38.22g Sweet and sour
Calories 22kcal 150kcal Sweet and sour
Sugar 0.84g 18.75g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 0.1g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 10mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.21mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 99mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 371mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.09mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.079mg Sweet and sour
Manganese 0.264mg 0.761mg Sweet and sour
Selenium 1.3µg 0.4µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 10IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 1µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.01mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 8.7mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.048mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.019mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.187mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.093mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.053mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 8µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 0.2µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0g Sweet and sour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese broccoli Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.