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Broccoli vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Broccoli and Beef?

  • Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, yet Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 175% more.

We used Broccoli, raw and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Beef
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains more IronIron +316.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +98%
Contains more ZincZinc +802.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +916%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10283.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +212%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6250%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +801.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +282.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +304.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.074mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +35.9%
Contains more OtherOther +335%
Contains more ProteinProtein +877%
Contains more FatsFats +1667.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24754.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Beef Opinion
Calories 34kcal 169kcal Beef
Protein 2.82g 27.55g Beef
Fats 0.37g 6.54g Beef
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.04g 0g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 0g Broccoli
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Beef
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 13mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 352mg Beef
Iron 0.73mg 3.04mg Beef
Sugar 1.7g 0g Beef
Fiber 2.6g 0g Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.097mg Beef
Zinc 0.41mg 3.7mg Beef
Phosphorus 66mg 259mg Beef
Sodium 33mg 54mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 6IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 31µg 2µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.25mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Beef
Manganese 0.21mg 0.009mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.074mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.481mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.669mg Beef
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 101.6µg 1.6µg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 7µg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0g 0.375g Broccoli
Choline 18.7mg 75.6mg Beef
Saturated Fat 0.039g 2.595g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.532g Beef
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.088mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.079mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 0.129mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 0.135mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.038mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.125mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.059mg 1.244mg Beef
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
61%
Broccoli
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.556g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.