Baby food vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between baby food and broccoli
- Baby food has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and copper; however, broccoli is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K.
- Baby food covers your daily iron needs 585% more than broccoli.
- Broccoli contains 54 times less vitamin B3 than baby food. Baby food contains 34.714mg of vitamin B3, while broccoli contains 0.639mg.
- The glycemic index of baby food is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +376.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1459.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6406.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +581.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +485.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +493.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +936% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +371.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3333.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5332.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3778.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6673.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +332.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1089.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1005.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +279.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1232.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10863.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4365.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 47.5mg | 0.73mg | 585% |
| Vitamin B3 | 34.714mg | 0.639mg | 213% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.717mg | 0.117mg | 200% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.438mg | 0.071mg | 197% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 89.2mg | 97% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 101.6µg | 83% |
| Calcium | 733mg | 47mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 66mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 25.9µg | 2.5µg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.334mg | 0.049mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 6.64g | 22% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 2.6g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 0.78mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 100mg | 21mg | 19% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 2.82g | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 0.41mg | 18% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 34kcal | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.697g | 0.038g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 0.573mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 9% | |
| Fats | 4.4g | 0.37g | 6% |
| Folate | 43µg | 63µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 316mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.769g | 0.039g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.206g | 0.011g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.175mg | 1% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 18.7mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 65.9g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.158mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.4mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.477mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.041mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.404mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.672mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.653mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.286mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food 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.