Sweet potato vs Chinese broccoli - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Sweet potato and Chinese broccoli?
- Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Copper, while Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 70% higher.
- Chinese broccoli has 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Sweet potato. Sweet potato has 0.8mg of Vitamin B5, while Chinese broccoli has 0.159mg.
We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Phosphorus
+14.6%
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Potassium
+29.1%
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Copper
+147.5%
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Calcium
+233.3%
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Sodium
-87.3%
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Zinc
+30%
Equal in Iron - 0.56
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Phosphorus
+14.6%
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Potassium
+29.1%
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Copper
+147.5%
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Calcium
+233.3%
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Sodium
-87.3%
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Zinc
+30%
Equal in Iron - 0.56
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+766.1%
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Vitamin B3
+27.5%
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Vitamin B5
+403.1%
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Vitamin B6
+198.6%
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Vitamin E
+84.6%
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Vitamin C
+1075%
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Vitamin B1
+21.8%
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Vitamin B2
+139.3%
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Folate
+800%
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Vitamin K
+4611.1%
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Vitamin A
+766.1%
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Vitamin B3
+27.5%
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Vitamin B5
+403.1%
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Vitamin B6
+198.6%
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Vitamin E
+84.6%
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Vitamin C
+1075%
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Vitamin B1
+21.8%
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Vitamin B2
+139.3%
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Folate
+800%
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Vitamin K
+4611.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+37.7%
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Carbs
+428.1%
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Other
+24.1%
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Fats
+1340%
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Water
+21%
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
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0.98 g
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
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0.79 g
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Protein
+37.7%
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Carbs
+428.1%
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+24.1%
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Fats
+1340%
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Water
+21%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-83.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4900%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2257.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.014 g
Saturated Fat:
0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.33 g
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Saturated Fat
-83.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4900%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2257.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 17.12g | 1.31g |
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| Protein | 1.57g | 1.14g |
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| Fats | 0.05g | 0.72g |
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| Carbs | 20.12g | 3.81g |
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| Calories | 86kcal | 22kcal |
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| Starch | 12.65g |
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| Fructose | 0.7g |
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| Sugar | 4.18g | 0.84g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 2.5g |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 100mg |
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| Iron | 0.61mg | 0.56mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 47mg | 41mg |
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| Potassium | 337mg | 261mg |
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| Sodium | 55mg | 7mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin A | 14187IU | 1638IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 709µg | 82µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 28.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.07mg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 99µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 84.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.092mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg |
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| Valine | 0.086mg |
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| Histidine | 0.031mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.11g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0.05g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.33g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.