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Kale vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kale and Chinese broccoli

  • Kale has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, however, Chinese broccoli is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Kale covers your daily need of Vitamin K 610% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Kale has 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chinese broccoli. While Kale has 681µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chinese broccoli has only 82µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Iron +60.7%
Contains more Copper +155.7%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains more Copper +155.7%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
Kale
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Contains more Vitamin A +731.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +863.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.5%
Contains more Folate +661.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +731.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +863.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.5%
Contains more Folate +661.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.8%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Contains more Fats +80%
Equal in Water - 93.54
Equal in Other - 0.79
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.8%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Contains more Fats +80%
Equal in Water - 93.54
Equal in Other - 0.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kale Chinese broccoli
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kale Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 1.31g Kale
Protein 1.9g 1.14g Kale
Fats 0.4g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 5.63g 3.81g Kale
Calories 28kcal 22kcal Kale
Sugar 1.25g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 72mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.9mg 0.56mg Kale
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 28mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 228mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 23mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.24mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.156mg 0.061mg Kale
Manganese 0.416mg 0.264mg Kale
Selenium 0.9µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 13621IU 1638IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 681µg 82µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.48mg Kale
Vitamin C 41mg 28.2mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.437mg Kale
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.07mg Kale
Folate 13µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 817µg 84.8µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.023mg Kale
Threonine 0.085mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.114mg Kale
Leucine 0.133mg Kale
Lysine 0.114mg Kale
Methionine 0.018mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Kale
Valine 0.104mg Kale
Histidine 0.04mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.11g Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.193g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kale Chinese broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
258%
Kale
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Kale
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kale
Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
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 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.
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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/nutrients
  2. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.