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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 Calcium +840%
Contains more Iron +180.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +840%
Contains more Iron +180.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Banana
Contains more Vitamin A +873.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +680%
Contains more Vitamin C +925.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.6%
Contains more Folate +215%
Contains more Vitamin K +20220%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.665
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +873.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +680%
Contains more Vitamin C +925.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.6%
Contains more Folate +215%
Contains more Vitamin K +20220%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.665

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +158.7%
Contains more Fats +12.1%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Carbs +244%
Equal in Other - 0.83
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +158.7%
Contains more Fats +12.1%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Carbs +244%
Equal in Other - 0.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.1%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +2000%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2290%
Contains more Glucose +916.3%
Contains more Fructose +613.2%
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
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +2000%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2290%
Contains more Glucose +916.3%
Contains more Fructose +613.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Banana
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Banana Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 20.24g Banana
Protein 2.82g 1.09g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.33g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 22.84g Banana
Calories 34kcal 89kcal Banana
Starch 0g 5.38g Banana
Fructose 0.68g 4.85g Banana
Sugar 1.7g 12.23g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 2.6g
Calcium 47mg 5mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.26mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 66mg 22mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 33mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 0.41mg 0.15mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0.21mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 2.5µg 1µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 64IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 3µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.1mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 8.7mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.031mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.073mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.334mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 63µg 20µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0.5µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.009mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.028mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.028mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.068mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.05mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.008mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.047mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.077mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.112g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.032g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.073g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Banana
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
65%
Broccoli
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
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.

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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.