Chinese broccoli vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Chinese broccoli and Yam
- Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin A, while Yam has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Fiber.
- Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 69% higher.
- Yam contains 14 times less Vitamin A than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli contains 82µg of Vitamin A, while Yam contains 6µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or 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 CalciumCalcium | +614.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +149.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.5% |
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 | +133.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1242.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +421.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3587% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +518.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.7% |
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:
1.49 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.48 g
Water:
70.13 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +414.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +621.3% |
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Other
~0.76g
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
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +450% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 22kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 1.14g | 1.49g |
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| Fats | 0.72g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 28.2mg | 12.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.31g | 23.58g |
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| Carbs | 3.81g | 27.48g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Calcium | 100mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 261mg | 670mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.52mg |
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| Sugar | 0.84g | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.152mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 41mg | 49mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1638IU | 122IU |
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| Vitamin A | 82µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 0.34mg |
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| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.371mg |
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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.095mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 0.552mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.159mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin K | 84.8µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 99µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 25.3mg | 16.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.11g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.33g | 0.06g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg |
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| Leucine | 0.094mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.06mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.