Broccoli vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between broccoli and avocadoes?
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin A, yet avocadoes are higher in fiber, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 88% more.
- Broccoli has 5 times more vitamin K than avocadoes. While broccoli has 101.6µg of vitamin K, avocadoes have only 21µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in broccoli is lower.
We used Broccoli, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +291.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +287.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
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 | +792% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +383.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +165.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3862.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88981.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4678.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +66.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +32.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +466.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 10mg | 88% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 21µg | 67% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 9.799g | 24% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 14.66g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.19mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 1.389mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 6.7g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 1.816g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 2.07mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 2.126g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.738mg | 7% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 160kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.257mg | 6% |
| Folate | 63µg | 81µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 485mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.142mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 2g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 14.2mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 8.53g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.66g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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