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Broccoli vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broccoli and Cheese different?

  • Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 99% higher.
  • Broccoli contains 42 times more Vitamin K than Cheese. While Broccoli contains 101.6µg of Vitamin K, Cheese contains only 2.4µg.
  • Broccoli has less Saturated Fat.

Broccoli, raw and Cheese, cheddar are the varieties used 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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +315.8%
Contains more IronIron +421.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +677.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1410.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +787.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +589.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1040%

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%
Cheese
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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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +983.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.71mg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.9%
Contains more WaterWater +141.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +711%
Contains more FatsFats +8902.7%
Contains more OtherOther +326.4%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +83954.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3639.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +88.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +75%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Cheese Opinion
Calories 34kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 2.82g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 0.37g 33.31g Cheese
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.04g 3.09g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 3.09g Broccoli
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Cheese
Calcium 47mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 316mg 76mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.14mg Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 2.6g 0g Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.03mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 66mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 33mg 653mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 31µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.71mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.21mg 0.027mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.029mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.066mg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 101.6µg 2.4µg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 27µg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Broccoli
Choline 18.7mg 16.5mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 18.867g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.088mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.079mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 0.129mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.135mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.038mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.125mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.059mg 0.547mg Cheese
Fructose 0.68g 0g Broccoli
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Cheese
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
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.828g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

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

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