Broccoli vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Broccoli and Banana
- Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Banana is higher in Vitamin B6.
- Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 89% more than Banana.
- Broccoli has 203 times more Vitamin K than Banana. Broccoli has 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Banana has 0.5µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw and Bananas, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +840% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +173.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.6% |
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 | +925.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +873.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20220% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +215% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +90.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +190.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +2000% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2290% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +916.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +613.2% |
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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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 1.09g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 8.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 20.24g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 22.84g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 358mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.26mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 12.23g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.6g | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.078mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.15mg |
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| Starch | 0g | 5.38g |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 22mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 64IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 31µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.27mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 18.7mg | 9.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.112g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.073g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.028mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.047mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.077mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g | 4.85g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.