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Broccoli vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between broccoli and dulce de Leche

  • Broccoli has more vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and vitamin B6; however, dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and choline.
  • Broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 96% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 78 times less vitamin K than broccoli. Broccoli contains 101.6µg of vitamin K, while dulce de Leche contains 1.3µg.
  • Broccoli has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +329.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +434%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.7µg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3330.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +290%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +993.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7715.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +376.5%

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +211%
Contains more ProteinProtein +142.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1886.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +733.6%
Contains more OtherOther +101.1%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19381.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +886.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +112.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +41670%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +246.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +2242.9%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin C 89.2mg 2.6mg 96%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 1.3µg 84%
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.405mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.039g 4.534g 20%
Calcium 47mg 251mg 20%
Phosphorus 66mg 193mg 18%
Carbs 6.64g 55.35g 16%
Calories 34kcal 315kcal 14%
Choline 18.7mg 89.1mg 13%
Folate 63µg 11µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.016mg 12%
Fats 0.37g 7.35g 11%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Manganese 0.21mg 0.002mg 9%
Protein 2.82g 6.84g 8%
Iron 0.73mg 0.17mg 7%
Copper 0.049mg 0.004mg 5%
Vitamin A 31µg 74µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 2.143g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.016mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.835mg 5%
Sodium 33mg 129mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.2mg 4%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.79mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.21mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.375g 2%
Potassium 316mg 350mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 4.04g 55.35g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 49.74g N/A
Selenium 2.5µg 2.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.68g 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.495g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.