Broccoli vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between broccoli and apple pie
- Broccoli has more vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B5, potassium, and phosphorus, while apple pie has more iron.
- Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin C, 96% more than apple pie.
- Broccoli contains 16 times more folate than apple pie. While broccoli contains 63µg of folate, apple pie contains only 4µg.
- The amount of sodium in broccoli is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, raw and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +327.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +386.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +2687.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +381.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +360.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1475% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2873% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +412% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39790.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5684.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 3.2mg | 96% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 85% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 3.797g | 17% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 11g | 16% |
| Folate | 63µg | 4µg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 2.198g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.038mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 4.388g | 11% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 266mg | 10% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 237kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 34g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.119mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.21mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.134mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.158mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.123mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.182mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 29µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.038mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.758g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)