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Broccoli vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broccoli and broth

  • Broccoli is richer in vitamin C and vitamin K, while broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1037% more than broccoli.
  • Broccoli is lower in saturated fat.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than broccoli (32).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +355.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +297.9%
Contains more IronIron +41.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1020%
~equal in Potassium ~309mg

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% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Broth
5
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8009.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +512.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.6mg

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
Broth
4
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +3833.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +490.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3651.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.2%
Contains more OtherOther +5552.9%

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
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48627.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11689.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 33mg 23875mg 1037%
Vitamin C 89.2mg 1.1mg 98%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0µg 85%
Selenium 2.5µg 28µg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 4.48g 30%
Protein 2.82g 16.66g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.43mg 24%
Fats 0.37g 13.88g 21%
Choline 18.7mg 114.6mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.039g 3.43g 15%
Phosphorus 66mg 166mg 14%
Calcium 47mg 187mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 5.36g 13%
Calories 34kcal 267kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 2.46mg 11%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Magnesium 21mg 56mg 8%
Folate 63µg 32µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.1mg 6%
Copper 0.049mg 0mg 5%
Iron 0.73mg 1.03mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Carbs 6.64g 18.01g 4%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin A 31µg 0µg 3%
Manganese 0.21mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.6mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 4.04g 18.01g N/A
Potassium 316mg 309mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 17.36g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Broth
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
59%
Broccoli
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 23842mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.