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Broccoli vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Broccoli and Honey?

  • Honey has less Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 than Broccoli.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 99% higher.

We used Broccoli, raw and Honey 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Broccoli
Broccoli
9
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +683.3%
Contains more Iron +73.8%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +1550%
Contains more Potassium +507.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Contains more Manganese +162.5%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +683.3%
Contains more Iron +73.8%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +1550%
Contains more Potassium +507.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Contains more Manganese +162.5%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
10
:
0
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17740%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +742.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.2%
Contains more Folate +3050%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Broccoli
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%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17740%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +742.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.2%
Contains more Folate +3050%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
4
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Protein +840%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +422.2%
Contains more Other +335%
Contains more Carbs +1141%
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +840%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +422.2%
Contains more Other +335%
Contains more Carbs +1141%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
5
Honey
Honey
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +790%
Contains more Glucose +7195.9%
Contains more Fructose +5920.6%
Contains more Maltose +585.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Broccoli
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
Honey
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +790%
Contains more Glucose +7195.9%
Contains more Fructose +5920.6%
Contains more Maltose +585.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Honey Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 82.2g Honey
Protein 2.82g 0.3g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 82.4g Honey
Calories 34kcal 304kcal Honey
Fructose 0.68g 40.94g Honey
Sugar 1.7g 82.12g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 0.2g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 6mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.42mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 2mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 4mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 52mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 0.41mg 0.22mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.036mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.08mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.8µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 0IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0.5mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.121mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.068mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.024mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 2µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.004mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.004mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.008mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.01mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.008mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.001mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.011mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.009mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.001mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Honey
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.