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Broccoli vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Broccoli and Cream cheese?

  • Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Fiber, yet Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 101% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Broccoli is lower.

We used Broccoli, raw and Cheese, cream 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 Iron +563.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Copper +172.2%
Contains more Manganese +1809.1%
Contains more Calcium +106.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Selenium +244%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +563.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Copper +172.2%
Contains more Manganese +1809.1%
Contains more Calcium +106.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Selenium +244%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +602.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +4738.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.517
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +602.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +4738.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.517

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
Contains more Water +69.7%
Contains more Protein +118.1%
Contains more Fats +9208.1%
Contains more Other +46%
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
Contains more Water +69.7%
Contains more Protein +118.1%
Contains more Fats +9208.1%
Contains more Other +46%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3802.6%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3802.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +1690.5%
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +1690.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 5.52g Cream cheese
Protein 2.82g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 0.37g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 6.64g 5.52g Broccoli
Calories 34kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0g 0.35g Cream cheese
Fructose 0.68g 0g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 3.76g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 0g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.73mg 0.11mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 9mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 107mg Cream cheese
Potassium 316mg 132mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 314mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.5mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.049mg 0.018mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.011mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 623IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.023mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.091mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.517mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.056mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 9µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 101.6µg 2.1µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.088mg 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.129mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.135mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.038mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.125mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.059mg 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 20.213g Broccoli
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Cream cheese
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
65%
Broccoli
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
  2. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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