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Pasta vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pasta and Chinese broccoli

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B12, however, Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 31% more than Pasta.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 +103.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Potassium +987.5%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Potassium +987.5%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
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.
Pasta
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8090%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +54.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
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 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8090%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +54.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +351.8%
Contains more Fats +45.8%
Contains more Carbs +554.3%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Other +154.8%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 +351.8%
Contains more Fats +45.8%
Contains more Carbs +554.3%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Other +154.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 1.31g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 1.14g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 0.72g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 3.81g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 22kcal Pasta
Sugar 0.84g Pasta
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 6mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 1.14mg 0.56mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 63mg 41mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 6mg 7mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.39mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.061mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 20IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.095mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.146mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.437mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.159mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 64µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.05g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.33g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
16%
Pasta
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.