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Broccoli vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broccoli and Sugar substitute different?

  • Broccoli is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 83% higher.
  • Broccoli contains 12 times more Vitamin B6 than Sugar substitute. While Broccoli contains 0.175mg of Vitamin B6, Sugar substitute contains only 0.015mg.
  • Broccoli has less Sodium.

Broccoli, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown are the varieties used 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 +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +725%
Contains more Potassium +710.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +925%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +854.5%
Contains more Calcium +1770.2%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +725%
Contains more Potassium +710.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +925%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +854.5%
Contains more Calcium +1770.2%

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 B1 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +616.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +616.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +877%
Contains more Carbs +1176.7%
Contains more Other +363.2%
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +877%
Contains more Carbs +1176.7%
Contains more Other +363.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +122.4%
Contains more Maltose +1300%
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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +122.4%
Contains more Maltose +1300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.82g 2.06g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 34kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 0g 3.52g Sugar substitute
Fructose 0.68g 0g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 4.03g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 0.6g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.73mg 0.16mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 6mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 8mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 39mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 572mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.04mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.007mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.022mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.015mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.015mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.08mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.015mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 539mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.