Broccoli vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are broccoli and baking powder different?
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin B5; however, baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for baking powder is 583% higher.
- Broccoli has less sodium.
- Broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than baking powder (92).
Broccoli, raw and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +1480% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +390% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1809.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12402.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1409.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3219.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1686% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +317.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +7635.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 47mg | 5876mg | 583% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 10600mg | 459% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 2191mg | 304% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 11.02mg | 129% |
| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 0mg | 99% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 0µg | 85% |
| Folate | 63µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 20mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.011mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 27.7g | 7% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 53kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 27.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 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
59%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
452%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 10567mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
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.