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Broccoli vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Broccoli and Almonds

  • Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Almonds are richer in Vitamin E, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 166% higher.

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

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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.
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%
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%
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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
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%
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%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +1924.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +650%
Contains more FatsFats +13394.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +224.5%
Contains more OtherOther +240.2%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +188.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +518.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +425%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3850%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Almonds
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 Broccoli Almonds Opinion
Calories 34kcal 579kcal Almonds
Protein 2.82g 21.15g Almonds
Fats 0.37g 49.93g Almonds
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.04g 9.05g Almonds
Carbs 6.64g 21.55g Almonds
Magnesium 21mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 47mg 269mg Almonds
Potassium 316mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 0.73mg 3.71mg Almonds
Sugar 1.7g 4.35g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0.049mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 0.41mg 3.12mg Almonds
Starch 0g 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 66mg 481mg Almonds
Sodium 33mg 1mg Almonds
Vitamin A 623IU 2IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 0.21mg 2.179mg Almonds
Selenium 2.5µg 4.1µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.205mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 3.618mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.471mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.137mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0µg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 44µg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0g 0.015g Broccoli
Choline 18.7mg 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 0.039g 3.802g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.211mg Almonds
Threonine 0.088mg 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 0.129mg 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.135mg 0.568mg Almonds
Methionine 0.038mg 0.157mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.125mg 0.855mg Almonds
Histidine 0.059mg 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0.68g 0.11g Broccoli
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g 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
Broccoli Almonds
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
61%
Broccoli
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
142%
Almonds

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

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

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