Broccoli vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Broccoli and Chocolate
- Broccoli has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Zinc.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 109% more.
- Broccoli contains 13 times more Vitamin K than Chocolate. Broccoli contains 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Chocolate contains 8.1µg.
- Broccoli contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +595.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +998.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1998% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +390.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +212.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +575.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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 AVitamin A | +1146% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +184% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1154.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +9106.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8354.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +821.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +86627.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2773.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +46150% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +685.7% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 546kcal |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 31.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 54.17g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 61.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 559mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 8.02mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 8.1µg |
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| Folate | 63µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.112g |
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| Choline | 18.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 1.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins