Ginger vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ginger and chinese broccoli
- Ginger is higher in copper, vitamin B6, and magnesium, yet chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B1.
- Chinese broccoli covers your daily vitamin K needs 71% more than ginger.
- Ginger contains 4 times more copper than chinese broccoli. While ginger contains 0.226mg of copper, chinese broccoli contains only 0.061mg.
- The glycemic index of ginger is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Ginger root, 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 | +138.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +525% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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 B3Vitamin B3 | +71.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +464% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +329.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +366.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.6% |
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Fats
~0.72g
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Other
~0.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 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 | +208% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 84.8µg | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 28.2mg | 26% |
| Folate | 11µg | 99µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.061mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.146mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 100mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.095mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 3.81g | 5% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 261mg | 5% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 22kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.264mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.437mg | 2% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 25.3mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 1.14g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.159mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.72g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 1.31g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.84g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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