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Broccoli vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broccoli and cheeseburgers different?

  • Broccoli is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for broccoli is 99% higher.
  • Broccoli contains 24 times more vitamin K than cheeseburgers. While broccoli contains 101.6µg of vitamin K, cheeseburgers contain only 4.2µg.
  • Broccoli has less sodium.
  • Broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than cheeseburgers (66).

Broccoli, raw and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.2%
Contains more IronIron +271.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +507.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +684%

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%
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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2319%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +312.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +716.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.545mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +131.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +485.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3878.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +322.1%
Contains more OtherOther +142.5%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49109.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4263.2%

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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +259.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +185.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +242.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +119%
~equal in Galactose ~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 Cheeseburger
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg 99%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 4.2µg 81%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Selenium 2.5µg 19.6µg 31%
Saturated fat 0.039g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 5.217mg 29%
Protein 2.82g 16.51g 27%
Iron 0.73mg 2.71mg 25%
Fats 0.37g 14.72g 22%
Sodium 33mg 515mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.363mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.293mg 19%
Zinc 0.41mg 2.49mg 19%
Calories 34kcal 308kcal 14%
Phosphorus 66mg 161mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 5.413g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 1.658g 11%
Starch 0g 19.87g 8%
Copper 0.049mg 0.111mg 7%
Carbs 6.64g 28.03g 7%
Calcium 47mg 119mg 7%
Manganese 0.21mg 0.316mg 5%
Potassium 316mg 196mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.228mg 4%
Choline 18.7mg 28.9mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.52mg 2%
Vitamin A 31µg 50µg 2%
Folate 63µg 70µg 2%
Fructose 0.68g 1.94g 2%
Fiber 2.6g 2g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.545mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 4.04g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.7g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.434g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.