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Chinese broccoli vs. Vegetable oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chinese broccoli and vegetable oil

  • Chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, fiber, and calcium, yet vegetable oil is richer in vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for vegetable oil is 95% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains less saturated fat.
  • Vegetable oil has a lower glycemic index than chinese broccoli.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Oil, corn, peanut, and olive.

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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 0% 0% 0% 4.9% 0% 0.55% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +330.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1850%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 0% 0.11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +303.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +12550%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2979.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +13788.9%

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
15% 50% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.367 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 33.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95966%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9910%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Vegetable oil DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 33.033g 218%
Fats 0.72g 100g 153%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 48.033g 120%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 14.78mg 95%
Saturated fat 0.11g 14.367g 65%
Vitamin K 84.8µg 21µg 53%
Calories 22kcal 884kcal 43%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg 31%
Folate 99µg 0µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0mg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 0mg 11%
Calcium 100mg 0mg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0mg 8%
Potassium 261mg 0mg 8%
Copper 0.061mg 0mg 7%
Phosphorus 41mg 0mg 6%
Choline 25.3mg 0.2mg 5%
Iron 0.56mg 0.13mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0mg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0mg 3%
Selenium 1.3µg 0µg 2%
Protein 1.14g 0g 2%
Carbs 3.81g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.31g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.84g 0g N/A
Sodium 7mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Vegetable oil
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
27%
Vegetable oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
1%
Vegetable oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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)

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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.