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Chinese broccoli vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese broccoli and Sweet potato?

  • Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, while Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 70% higher.
  • Sweet potato has 47 times less Vitamin K than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli has 84.8µg of Vitamin K, while Sweet potato has 1.8µg.

We used Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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 +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains more Copper +147.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.61
Equal in Manganese - 0.258
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 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains more Copper +147.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.61
Equal in Manganese - 0.258

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 E +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +4611.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +766.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +403.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.6%
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 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +4611.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +766.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +403.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1340%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +428.1%
Contains more Other +24.1%
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Fats +1340%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +428.1%
Contains more Other +24.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2257.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2257.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 1.14g 1.57g Sweet potato
Fats 0.72g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 20.12g Sweet potato
Calories 22kcal 86kcal Sweet potato
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 0.84g 4.18g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 3g Sweet potato
Calcium 100mg 30mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.61mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 41mg 47mg Sweet potato
Potassium 261mg 337mg Sweet potato
Sodium 7mg 55mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.3mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.151mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.264mg 0.258mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.26mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 2.4mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.078mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.557mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.209mg Sweet potato
Folate 99µg 11µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 1.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.001g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.014g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.