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Broccoli vs. Celtuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Broccoli and Celtuce

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Celtuce is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 77% more than Celtuce.
  • Celtuce contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Broccoli. Broccoli contains 0.175mg of Vitamin B6, while Celtuce contains 0.05mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Celtuce, 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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
6
:
4
Celtuce
Celtuce
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Iron +32.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +227.6%
Equal in Potassium - 330
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Celtuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Iron +32.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +227.6%
Equal in Potassium - 330

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
9
:
1
Celtuce
Celtuce
Contains more Vitamin C +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +37%
Contains more Vitamin A +461.8%
Broccoli
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%
Celtuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +37%
Contains more Vitamin A +461.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
4
:
1
Celtuce
Celtuce
Contains more Protein +231.8%
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +81.9%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Equal in Water - 94.5
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Celtuce
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +231.8%
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +81.9%
Contains more Other +24.3%
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 Celtuce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Celtuce Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 1.95g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 0.85g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.3g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 3.65g Broccoli
Calories 34kcal 18kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Celtuce
Fiber 2.6g 1.7g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 39mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.55mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 28mg Celtuce
Phosphorus 66mg 39mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 330mg Celtuce
Sodium 33mg 11mg Celtuce
Zinc 0.41mg 0.27mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.04mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.688mg Celtuce
Selenium 2.5µg 0.9µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 3500IU Celtuce
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 175µg Celtuce
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 19.5mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.055mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.07mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.55mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.183mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.05mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 46µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.006mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.039mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.055mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.052mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.055mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.01mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.036mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.046mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.015mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Celtuce
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 Celtuce
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
31%
Celtuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
21%
Celtuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Celtuce
Celtuce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.