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Almonds vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Almonds and Broccoli

  • Almonds are higher in Vitamin E, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Iron, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 166% higher.
  • Almonds have 21 times more Copper than Broccoli. While Almonds have 1.031mg of Copper, Broccoli has only 0.049mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds and Broccoli, raw.

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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.
Almonds
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +472.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132%
Contains more IronIron +408.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2004.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +661%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +628.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +937.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3185.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +872.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +466.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +650%
Contains more FatsFats +13394.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +224.5%
Contains more OtherOther +240.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1924.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +286727.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32344.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3850%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +188.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +518.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +425%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Broccoli Opinion
Calories 579kcal 34kcal Almonds
Protein 21.15g 2.82g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 0.37g Almonds
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 9.05g 4.04g Almonds
Carbs 21.55g 6.64g Almonds
Magnesium 270mg 21mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 47mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 316mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 0.73mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 12.5g 2.6g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 0.049mg Almonds
Zinc 3.12mg 0.41mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g 0g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 66mg Almonds
Sodium 1mg 33mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.78mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg 0.21mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg 2.5µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.071mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.117mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.639mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 0µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 44µg 63µg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Broccoli
Choline 52.1mg 18.7mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.011g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.038g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.033mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg 0.088mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.079mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg 0.129mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg 0.135mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg 0.038mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.117mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg 0.125mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg 0.059mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g 0.68g Broccoli
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.763g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

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

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