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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.
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 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
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%
~equal in Manganese ~0.2mg

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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~29µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.125mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 12% 39% 46%
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%
~equal in Protein ~2.8g

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
26% 46% 28%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Cherry pie 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Cherry pie
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
11%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.