Salsify vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between salsify and chinese broccoli?
- Salsify is higher in vitamin B6; however, chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and calcium.
- Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 70% more.
- Chinese broccoli contains 3 times less sugar than salsify. Salsify contains 2.9g of sugar, while chinese broccoli contains 0.84g.
We used Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +513% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +152.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +560% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.73 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
15.36 g
Water:
81 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +303.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +323.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1566.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +345.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 84.8µg | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 28.2mg | 26% |
| Folate | 15µg | 99µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.07mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 100mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.36g | 3.81g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.73g | 1.14g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.095mg | 3% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 22kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.276mg | 0.159mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.146mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.264mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 261mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.26g | 1.31g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 0.84g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.392mg | 0.437mg | 0% |
| Choline | 25.9mg | 25.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.05g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsify is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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.