Broccoli vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between broccoli and blue cheese
- Broccoli has more vitamin C and vitamin K; however, blue cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for broccoli is 99% higher.
- Blue cheese has 42 times less vitamin K than broccoli. Broccoli has 101.6µg of vitamin K, while blue cheese has 2.4µg.
- Broccoli is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Cheese, blue.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +23.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1023.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +548.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +486.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +480% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +212% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4133.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +538.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +226.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +201.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +183.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +658.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7667.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +487.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70609.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2005.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 0mg | 99% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 18.669g | 85% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 2.4µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.22µg | 51% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 528mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1146mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 387mg | 46% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 28.74g | 44% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 21.4g | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 75mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 1.729mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 14.5µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.382mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 2.66mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 7.778g | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 198µg | 19% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 353kcal | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.009mg | 9% |
| Folate | 63µg | 36µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.8g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.029mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 21IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.016mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 256mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 2.34g | 1% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.166mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 2.34g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 1.852mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 1.556mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 1113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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