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Chinese broccoli vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese broccoli and Wheat

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, yet Wheat is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wheat covers your daily Selenium needs 160% more than Chinese broccoli.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Wheat, durum.

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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 +194.1%
Contains more Iron +528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1139%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +966.7%
Contains more Copper +806.6%
Contains more Manganese +1040.9%
Contains more Selenium +6776.9%
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 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +194.1%
Contains more Iron +528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1139%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +966.7%
Contains more Copper +806.6%
Contains more Manganese +1040.9%
Contains more Selenium +6776.9%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Folate +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1441.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +498.6%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Folate +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1441.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +498.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +755%
Contains more Protein +1100%
Contains more Fats +243.1%
Contains more Carbs +1766.9%
Contains more Other +125.3%
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Water +755%
Contains more Protein +1100%
Contains more Fats +243.1%
Contains more Carbs +1766.9%
Contains more Other +125.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +588%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.4%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +588%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 1.14g 13.68g Wheat
Fats 0.72g 2.47g Wheat
Carbs 3.81g 71.13g Wheat
Calories 22kcal 339kcal Wheat
Sugar 0.84g Wheat
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 34mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 3.52mg Wheat
Magnesium 18mg 144mg Wheat
Phosphorus 41mg 508mg Wheat
Potassium 261mg 431mg Wheat
Sodium 7mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 0.39mg 4.16mg Wheat
Copper 0.061mg 0.553mg Wheat
Manganese 0.264mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 1.3µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 1638IU 0IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.121mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.419mg Wheat
Folate 99µg 43µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.454g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.344g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.978g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Wheat
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
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.344g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.