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Broccoli vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broccoli and Currant

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Currant has more Fiber, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Broccoli is 76% higher.
  • Currant has 9 times less Vitamin B5 than Broccoli. Broccoli has 0.573mg of Vitamin B5, while Currant has 0.064mg.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Currants, red and white, raw.

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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 +42.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +37%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
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 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +37%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +118.4%

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 +1383.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +680%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +539%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +795.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +823.6%
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% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +1383.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +680%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +539%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +795.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +823.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +101.4%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.8%
Equal in Water - 83.95
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +101.4%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.8%
Equal in Water - 83.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.6%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +510%
Contains more Glucose +557.1%
Contains more Fructose +419.1%
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
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +510%
Contains more Glucose +557.1%
Contains more Fructose +419.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Currant Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 9.5g Currant
Protein 2.82g 1.4g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.2g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 13.8g Currant
Calories 34kcal 56kcal Currant
Fructose 0.68g 3.53g Currant
Sugar 1.7g 7.37g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 47mg 33mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 21mg 13mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 44mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 275mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.41mg 0.23mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.21mg 0.186mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 42IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 2µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.1mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 41mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.04mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.05mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.1mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.064mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.07mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 8µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 11µg 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 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.028g Currant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.088g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.