Coconut vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between coconut and chinese broccoli
- Coconut has more manganese, copper, fiber, iron, and selenium; however, chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
- Coconut covers your daily need for saturated fat, 148% more than chinese broccoli.
- Coconut has 8 times more selenium than chinese broccoli. While coconut has 10.1µg of selenium, chinese broccoli has only 1.3µg.
- Chinese broccoli has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of coconut is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.
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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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +333.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +613.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +468.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +676.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +614.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +754.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +630% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +109.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.33 g
Fats:
33.49 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
46.99 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4551.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +299.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +99.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2750% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.33g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 0.11g | 134% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 84.8µg | 71% |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 0.264mg | 54% |
| Fats | 33.49g | 0.72g | 50% |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.061mg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 28.2mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 9g | 2.5g | 26% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.56mg | 23% |
| Folate | 26µg | 99µg | 18% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 22kcal | 17% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 1.3µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 41mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.146mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 100mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.39mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 3.81g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 1.14g | 4% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 261mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.159mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 0.05g | 3% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 25.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.095mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 0.437mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 1.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.23g | 0.84g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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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40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.588g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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)