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Broccoli vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Broccoli and Cocktail sauce

  • Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Cocktail sauce is richer in Copper.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 86% higher.
  • Broccoli has 23 times more Vitamin K than Cocktail sauce. While Broccoli has 101.6µg of Vitamin K, Cocktail sauce has only 4.4µg.
  • Broccoli has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

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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 +80.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Manganese +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +13.7%
Contains more Copper +126.5%
Equal in Potassium - 309
Equal in Zinc - 0.38
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 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains more Calcium +80.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Manganese +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +13.7%
Contains more Copper +126.5%
Equal in Potassium - 309
Equal in Zinc - 0.38

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 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +669%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +742.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.8%
Contains more Folate +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2209.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%
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 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +669%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +742.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.8%
Contains more Folate +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2209.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +107.4%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Fats +183.8%
Contains more Carbs +325%
Contains more Other +325.3%
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +107.4%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Fats +183.8%
Contains more Carbs +325%
Contains more Other +325.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Protein 2.82g 1.36g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 1.05g Cocktail sauce
Carbs 6.64g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Calories 34kcal 124kcal Cocktail sauce
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 11.83g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 1.8g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 26mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.83mg Cocktail sauce
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 30mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 309mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 983mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.38mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.111mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.21mg 0.148mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 2.2µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 359IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 18µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 89.2mg 11.6mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.021mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.047mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.82mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.068mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.08mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 17µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 4.4µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Cocktail sauce
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
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 950mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.