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Broccoli vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broccoli and cream pie

  • Broccoli is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin A, and fiber, while cream pie is higher in iron and copper.
  • Broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 99% more than cream pie.
  • Broccoli has 11 times more vitamin K than cream pie. Broccoli has 101.6µg of vitamin K, while cream pie has 9.5µg.
  • Broccoli is lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.4%
Contains more IronIron +104.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.44mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +969.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.605mg
~equal in Choline ~17.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +163.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5956.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +478.9%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66590.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2923.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Cream pie DV% diff.
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg 99%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 9.5µg 77%
Saturated fat 0.039g 12.449g 56%
Fats 0.37g 22.41g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 7.336g 18%
Calories 34kcal 353kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.02mg 12%
Carbs 6.64g 38.44g 11%
Folate 63µg 19µg 11%
Sodium 33mg 266mg 10%
Iron 0.73mg 1.49mg 10%
Copper 0.049mg 0.118mg 8%
Fiber 2.6g 0.8g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 1.149g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.232mg 7%
Selenium 2.5µg 6µg 6%
Potassium 316mg 161mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Protein 2.82g 4.15g 3%
Calcium 47mg 66mg 2%
Phosphorus 66mg 79mg 2%
Vitamin A 31µg 46µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 1.09mg 2%
Manganese 0.21mg 0.161mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.14mg 2%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.087mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 4.04g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Magnesium 21mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 27.39g N/A
Zinc 0.41mg 0.44mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.605mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 2.49g N/A
Choline 18.7mg 17.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Cream pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
59%
Broccoli
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream pie
Cream pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream pie
Cream pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.41g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.