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Corn raw vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn raw and Chinese broccoli?

  • Corn raw is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 70% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Corn raw. Corn raw has 0.717mg of Vitamin B5, while Chinese broccoli has 0.159mg.

We used Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +4900%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.56
Equal in Potassium - 261
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +4900%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.56
Equal in Potassium - 261

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +775.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.5%
Contains more Folate +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +28166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
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 B1 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +775.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.5%
Contains more Folate +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +28166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +186.8%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +390.8%
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Other +25.4%
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 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 +186.8%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +390.8%
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Other +25.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +764%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +764%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 16.7g 1.31g Corn raw
Protein 3.27g 1.14g Corn raw
Fats 1.35g 0.72g Corn raw
Carbs 18.7g 3.81g Corn raw
Calories 86kcal 22kcal Corn raw
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 6.26g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 2mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.52mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 37mg 18mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 89mg 41mg Corn raw
Potassium 270mg 261mg Corn raw
Sodium 15mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.46mg 0.39mg Corn raw
Copper 0.054mg 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.163mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 187IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 6.8mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.095mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 0.437mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.159mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.07mg Corn raw
Folate 42µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 0.3µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn raw
Threonine 0.129mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.129mg Corn raw
Leucine 0.348mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.137mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.067mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Corn raw
Valine 0.185mg Corn raw
Histidine 0.089mg Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0.325g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.432g 0.05g Corn raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 0.33g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
18%
Corn raw
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.