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Beer vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beer and Broccoli

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, and Phosphorus in Broccoli is higher than in Beer.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 99% more than Beer.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
Beer
1
:
9
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Iron +3550%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.4%
Contains more Potassium +1070.4%
Contains more Zinc +4000%
Contains more Copper +880%
Contains more Manganese +2525%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Iron +3550%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.4%
Contains more Potassium +1070.4%
Contains more Zinc +4000%
Contains more Copper +880%
Contains more Manganese +2525%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%

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.
Beer
Beer
1
:
10
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Beer
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% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
2
:
3
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Other +363.2%
Contains more Protein +513%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +87%
Equal in Water - 89.3
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Broccoli
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 Other +363.2%
Contains more Protein +513%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +87%
Equal in Water - 89.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 4.04g Broccoli
Protein 0.46g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 3.55g 6.64g Broccoli
Calories 43kcal 34kcal Beer
Fructose 0g 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 0g 1.7g Beer
Fiber 0g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 4mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 0.02mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 6mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 14mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 27mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 4mg 33mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.005mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.008mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 0.6µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 0IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 6µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin K 0µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0g 0.039g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Broccoli
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
3%
Beer
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.