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

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A recap on differences between chinese broccoli and sweet roll

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A, yet sweet roll is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily vitamin K needs 67% more than sweet roll.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 14 times more vitamin C than sweet roll. While chinese broccoli contains 28.2mg of vitamin C, sweet roll contains only 2mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chinese broccoli is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1207.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1310%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1827.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +241.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +277.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +443.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2177.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1236%
Contains more OtherOther +115.2%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9494%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2164.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Sweet roll DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 4.4µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 7.473g 48%
Selenium 1.3µg 17µg 29%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 2mg 29%
Fats 0.72g 16.4g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.324mg 19%
Calories 22kcal 372kcal 18%
Carbs 3.81g 50.9g 16%
Iron 0.56mg 1.6mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.11g 3.079g 13%
Sodium 7mg 304mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 4.797g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 2.384mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 1.99mg 10%
Protein 1.14g 6.2g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.265mg 9%
Folate 99µg 72µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.406mg 5%
Phosphorus 41mg 76mg 5%
Potassium 261mg 111mg 4%
Calcium 100mg 72mg 3%
Choline 25.3mg 41.3mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.107mg 3%
Copper 0.061mg 0.088mg 3%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 82µg 62µg 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.59mg 2%
Net carbs 1.31g 48.5g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0.84g 31.73g N/A
Fiber 2.5g 2.4g 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.969g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.