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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 Calcium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +998.6%
Contains more Magnesium +595.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Zinc +390.2%
Contains more Copper +1998%
Contains more Manganese +575.7%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +998.6%
Contains more Magnesium +595.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Zinc +390.2%
Contains more Copper +1998%
Contains more Manganese +575.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1146%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +1146%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +9106.2%
Contains more Protein +73%
Contains more Fats +8354.1%
Contains more Carbs +821.2%
Contains more Other +95.4%
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +9106.2%
Contains more Protein +73%
Contains more Fats +8354.1%
Contains more Carbs +821.2%
Contains more Other +95.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2773.7%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2773.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +46150%
Contains more Lactose +685.7%
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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +46150%
Contains more Lactose +685.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 2.82g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.37g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 6.64g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 34kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Fructose 0.68g 0g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 47.9g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 47mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.73mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 21mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 66mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 316mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 33mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.41mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.049mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.21mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 2.5µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 623IU 50IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 2µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.54mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.025mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.05mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.297mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.042mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 101.6µg 8.1µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 18.519g Broccoli
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
65%
Broccoli
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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