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Broccoli vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Broccoli and Butterbur?

  • Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, yet Butterbur is richer in Potassium, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 64% higher.
  • Broccoli has 18 times more Vitamin B5 than Butterbur. Broccoli has 0.573mg of Vitamin B5, while Butterbur has 0.032mg.

We used Broccoli, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), raw types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +630%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Calcium +119.1%
Contains more Potassium +107.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +110.2%
Contains more Manganese +30.5%
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 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +630%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Calcium +119.1%
Contains more Potassium +107.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +110.2%
Contains more Manganese +30.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1146%
Contains more Vitamin C +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1690.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.3%
Contains more Folate +530%
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 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1146%
Contains more Vitamin C +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1690.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.3%
Contains more Folate +530%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +623.1%
Contains more Fats +825%
Contains more Carbs +83.9%
Contains more Other +67.8%
Equal in Water - 94.5
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +623.1%
Contains more Fats +825%
Contains more Carbs +83.9%
Contains more Other +67.8%
Equal in Water - 94.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 3.61g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 0.39g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.04g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 3.61g Broccoli
Calories 34kcal 14kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Butterbur
Fiber 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 0.73mg 0.1mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 12mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 33mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.41mg 0.16mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.103mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.21mg 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 2.5µg 0.9µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 50IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 3µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 31.5mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.032mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.096mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 10µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Butterbur
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
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.