Chinese broccoli vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chinese broccoli and sweet potatoes?
- Chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin K, folate, and vitamin C; however, sweet potatoes are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Sweet potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 98% more.
- Sweet potatoes contain 37 times less vitamin K than chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli contains 84.8µg of vitamin K, while sweet potatoes contain 2.3µg.
- Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than sweet potatoes (70).
We used Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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 CalciumCalcium | +163.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +550% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3587% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1073.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +240.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +456% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +308.6% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +380% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +443.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +258.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -52.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 22kcal | 90kcal |
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| Protein | 1.14g | 2.01g |
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| Fats | 0.72g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 28.2mg | 19.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.31g | 17.41g |
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| Carbs | 3.81g | 20.71g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 100mg | 38mg |
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| Potassium | 261mg | 475mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.69mg |
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| Sugar | 0.84g | 6.48g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 3.3g |
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| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.161mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.32mg |
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| Starch | 7.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 41mg | 54mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 36mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1638IU | 19218IU |
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| Vitamin A | 82µg | 961µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 0.71mg |
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| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.497mg |
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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 1.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.159mg | 0.884mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin K | 84.8µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 99µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 25.3mg | 13.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.11g | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.33g | 0.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.07mg |
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| Leucine | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.037mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Fructose | 0.5g |
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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
46%
111%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.