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Chinese broccoli vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chinese broccoli and tortilla

  • Chinese broccoli has more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, tortilla has more iron, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 70% more.
  • Chinese broccoli is lower in sodium.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than chinese broccoli.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more IronIron +580.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1176.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.268mg

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +843.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.17mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Folate ~98µg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +134.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +538.6%
Contains more FatsFats +31.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1210.8%
Contains more OtherOther +136.7%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +270%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 0.4µg 70%
Iron 0.56mg 3.81mg 41%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg 31%
Selenium 1.3µg 16.6µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.37mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 4.125mg 23%
Sodium 7mg 482mg 21%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Carbs 3.81g 49.94g 15%
Phosphorus 41mg 146mg 15%
Protein 1.14g 7.28g 12%
Calories 22kcal 237kcal 11%
Vitamin A 82µg 9%
Copper 0.061mg 0.102mg 5%
Potassium 261mg 105mg 5%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Calcium 100mg 70mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.114mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.19mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.11g 0.296g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.06mg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.32mg 1%
Fats 0.72g 0.95g 0%
Net carbs 1.31g 47.54g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.84g 2.75g N/A
Fiber 2.5g 2.4g 0%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.268mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.17mg 0%
Folate 99µg 98µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0.185g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.391g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Chinese broccoli
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 475mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.