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Red potato vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Red potato and Chinese broccoli?

  • Red potato is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 68% more.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Red potato. Red potato contains 1.595mg of Vitamin B3, while Chinese broccoli contains 0.437mg.

We used Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types in this article.

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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.
Red potato
Red potato
6
:
4
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.8%
Contains more Copper +185.2%
Contains more Calcium +1011.1%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Red potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.8%
Contains more Copper +185.2%
Contains more Calcium +1011.1%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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.
Red potato
Red potato
3
:
7
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +16280%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2928.6%
Red potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Chinese broccoli
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 B3 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +16280%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2928.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red potato
Red potato
3
:
2
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Protein +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +414.2%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Contains more Fats +380%
Contains more Water +22%
Red potato
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Chinese broccoli
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 +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +414.2%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Contains more Fats +380%
Contains more Water +22%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red potato
Red potato
1
:
2
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +667.4%
Red potato
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +667.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 1.31g Red potato
Protein 2.3g 1.14g Red potato
Fats 0.15g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 19.59g 3.81g Red potato
Calories 89kcal 22kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 1.8g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 9mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.7mg 0.56mg Red potato
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Red potato
Phosphorus 72mg 41mg Red potato
Potassium 545mg 261mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.4mg 0.39mg Red potato
Copper 0.174mg 0.061mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 10IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 12.6mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.437mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.159mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.07mg Red potato
Folate 27µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 2.8µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.11g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red potato 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
17%
Red potato
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.