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Broccoli vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broccoli and Chocolate ice cream

  • Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B6, while Chocolate ice cream is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 98% more than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Broccoli has 339 times more Vitamin K than Chocolate ice cream. Broccoli has 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Chocolate ice cream has 0.3µg.
  • Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 Potassium +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +131.9%
Contains more Iron +27.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Copper +175.5%
Equal in Selenium - 2.5
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 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +131.9%
Contains more Iron +27.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Copper +175.5%
Equal in Selenium - 2.5

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 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +12642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.2%
Contains more Folate +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +33766.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.554
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 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +12642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.2%
Contains more Folate +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +33766.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.554

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +60.3%
Contains more Protein +34.8%
Contains more Fats +2873%
Contains more Carbs +324.7%
Contains more Other +49.4%
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +60.3%
Contains more Protein +34.8%
Contains more Fats +2873%
Contains more Carbs +324.7%
Contains more Other +49.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29081.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +978.9%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29081.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +978.9%

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 ice cream
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 2.82g 3.8g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 0.37g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 6.64g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 34kcal 216kcal Chocolate ice cream
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 25.36g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 1.2g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.73mg 0.93mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 21mg 29mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 66mg 107mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 316mg 249mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 76mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.58mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.049mg 0.135mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.21mg 0.14mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 2.5µg
Vitamin A 623IU 416IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.3mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0.7mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.042mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.226mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.554mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.055mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 16µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0.3µg 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 34mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 6.8g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.41g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Chocolate ice cream
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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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 ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.