Broccoli vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between broccoli and edamame
- Broccoli has more vitamin C and vitamin K; however, edamame is richer in folate, manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, and magnesium.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 92% more.
- Broccoli contains 4 times more vitamin K than edamame. Broccoli contains 101.6µg of vitamin K, while edamame contains 26.7µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, raw and Edamame, frozen, 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +212.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +204.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +604.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +234.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +387.6% |
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 | +1362.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +280.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +393.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +201.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +322.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1305.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11554.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5573.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +466.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1020% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +352.4% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 6.1mg | 92% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 26.7µg | 62% |
| Folate | 63µg | 311µg | 62% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 1.024mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.345mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 2.27mg | 19% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 11.91g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 169mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 2.156g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 5.2g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 64mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.37mg | 9% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 56.3mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 5.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.395mg | 4% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 121kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 436mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.62g | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 1.282g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.915mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.68mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Starch | 0g | 1.51g | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 8.91g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 3.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.745mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.745mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.358g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.789g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.581g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.