Chinese broccoli vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chinese broccoli and winter squash
- Chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, winter squash is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
- Winter squash covers your daily need for vitamin A, 72% more than chinese broccoli.
- Chinese broccoli has 19 times more vitamin K than winter squash. While chinese broccoli has 84.8µg of vitamin K, winter squash has only 4.4µg.
- The glycemic index of chinese broccoli is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +354.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +193.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +493.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1827.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +395% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +138.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +218.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.3% |
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Water
~89.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.072 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 84.8µg | 4.4µg | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 28.2mg | 9.6mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 261µg | 20% |
| Folate | 99µg | 20µg | 20% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 22mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.016mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.161mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.067mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 41mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.187mg | 3% |
| Choline | 25.3mg | 10.6mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.159mg | 0.234mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.81g | 8.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.33g | 0.147g | 1% |
| Calories | 22kcal | 37kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.72g | 0.35g | 1% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 241mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.14g | 0.89g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.31g | 6.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.84g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 0.495mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.11g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 0% |
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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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.