Broccoli vs. Collard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between broccoli and collard Greens
- Broccoli has more vitamin C, folate, vitamin B5, and potassium; however, collard Greens are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, calcium, and fiber.
- Collard Greens' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 254% more.
- Broccoli contains 5 times more Vitamin C than collard Greens. Broccoli contains 89.2mg of Vitamin C, while collard Greens contain 18.2mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, raw and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +170.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +142.9% |
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 | +390.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +162.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +293.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1119.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
2.71 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
5.65 g
Water:
90.18 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.71g
~equal in
Water
~90.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.173 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -17% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +136.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +355.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 33kcal |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 2.71g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.72g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 18.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 1.65g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 5.65g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 141mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 117mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.13mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 4g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.051mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 32mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 15mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 7600IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 380µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.88mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.51mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.575mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.218mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 406.6µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 18.7mg | 38.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.047g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.026g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.173g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.074mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.086mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.101mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.028mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.104mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.04mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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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%
129%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Collard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Collard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Collard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Collard Greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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