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Parsley vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Parsley and Chinese broccoli?

  • Parsley has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 than Chinese broccoli.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 1296% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has 11 times less Iron than Parsley. Parsley has 6.2mg of Iron, while Chinese broccoli has 0.56mg.

We used Parsley, fresh 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 Calcium +38%
Contains more Iron +1007.1%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.5%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains more Zinc +174.4%
Contains more Copper +144.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Calcium +38%
Contains more Iron +1007.1%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.5%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains more Zinc +174.4%
Contains more Copper +144.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +1200%

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 A +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +371.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1834%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
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 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +371.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1834%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +160.5%
Contains more Carbs +66.1%
Contains more Other +178.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.72
Equal in Water - 93.54
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 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 +160.5%
Contains more Carbs +66.1%
Contains more Other +178.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.72
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +490%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.1%
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +490%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.03g 1.31g Parsley
Protein 2.97g 1.14g Parsley
Fats 0.79g 0.72g Parsley
Carbs 6.33g 3.81g Parsley
Calories 36kcal 22kcal Parsley
Sugar 0.85g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 3.3g 2.5g Parsley
Calcium 138mg 100mg Parsley
Iron 6.2mg 0.56mg Parsley
Magnesium 50mg 18mg Parsley
Phosphorus 58mg 41mg Parsley
Potassium 554mg 261mg Parsley
Sodium 56mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 1.07mg 0.39mg Parsley
Copper 0.149mg 0.061mg Parsley
Manganese 0.16mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.1µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 8424IU 1638IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 421µg 82µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.48mg Parsley
Vitamin C 133mg 28.2mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 0.437mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.159mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.07mg Parsley
Folate 152µg 99µg Parsley
Vitamin K 1640µg 84.8µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.118mg Parsley
Leucine 0.204mg Parsley
Lysine 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg Parsley
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Parsley
Valine 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.061mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.132g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.05g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
441%
Parsley
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.