Banana vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Banana and Broccoli
- Banana is richer in Vitamin B6, while Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Phosphorus, and Iron.
- Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 89% more than Banana.
- Banana has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Broccoli. Banana has 0.367mg of Vitamin B6, while Broccoli has 0.175mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bananas, raw 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 | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +840% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +173.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +109.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +925.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +873.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20220% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +215% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +90.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +190.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2290% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +916.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +613.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +2000% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 1.09g | 2.82g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 89.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.24g | 4.04g |
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| Carbs | 22.84g | 6.64g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 358mg | 316mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.73mg |
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| Sugar | 12.23g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.6g | |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.41mg |
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| Starch | 5.38g | 0g |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 33mg |
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| Vitamin A | 64IU | 623IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.78mg |
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| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.117mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.639mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.573mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.175mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 101.6µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 63µg |
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| Choline | 9.8mg | 18.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.112g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.038g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.088mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.129mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.117mg |
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| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.059mg |
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| Fructose | 4.85g | 0.68g |
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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
15%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.