Broccoli vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are broccoli and cherry pie different?
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, folate, and potassium; however, cherry pie is richer in iron, selenium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for broccoli is 98% higher.
- Broccoli contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than cherry pie. While broccoli contains 0.175mg of vitamin B6, cherry pie contains only 0.034mg.
- Broccoli has less sodium.
- Broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than cherry pie (59).
Broccoli, raw and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +310.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +105% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +153.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +212% |
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 | +8820% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +365.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +414.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 1mg | 98% |
Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 85% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 3.247g | 21% |
Fats | 0.37g | 12.2g | 18% |
Iron | 0.73mg | 1.85mg | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 5.314g | 13% |
Saturated fat | 0.039g | 2.985g | 13% |
Calories | 34kcal | 270kcal | 12% |
Carbs | 6.64g | 38.5g | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.034mg | 11% |
Selenium | 2.5µg | 7.8µg | 10% |
Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
Folate | 63µg | 27µg | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.123mg | 9% |
Potassium | 316mg | 77mg | 7% |
Sodium | 33mg | 191mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
Phosphorus | 66mg | 30mg | 5% |
Calcium | 47mg | 10mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.276mg | 4% |
Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
Copper | 0.049mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 9mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.125mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
Protein | 2.82g | 2.8g | 0% |
Net carbs | 4.04g | 38.5g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 31µg | 29µg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.125mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
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:
2.8 g
Fats:
12.2 g
Carbs:
38.5 g
Water:
45.8 g
Other:
0.7 g
Contains more WaterWater | +95% |
Contains more OtherOther | +24.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3197.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +479.8% |
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Protein
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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
2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.247 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48209.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8444.7% |