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Broccoli vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broccoli and Egg white

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Egg white has more Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 99% higher.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 +571.4%
Contains more Iron +812.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +93.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Zinc +1266.7%
Contains more Copper +113%
Contains more Manganese +1809.1%
Contains more Selenium +700%
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 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +812.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +93.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Zinc +1266.7%
Contains more Copper +113%
Contains more Manganese +1809.1%
Contains more Selenium +700%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3400%
Contains more Folate +1475%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3400%
Contains more Folate +1475%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +117.6%
Contains more Carbs +809.6%
Contains more Other +38.1%
Contains more Protein +286.5%
Equal in Water - 87.57
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Fats +117.6%
Contains more Carbs +809.6%
Contains more Other +38.1%
Contains more Protein +286.5%
Equal in Water - 87.57

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +42.9%
Contains more Glucose +44.1%
Contains more Fructose +871.4%
Contains more Lactose +200%
Contains more Maltose +200%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Sucrose +42.9%
Contains more Glucose +44.1%
Contains more Fructose +871.4%
Contains more Lactose +200%
Contains more Maltose +200%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Egg white
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 0.73g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 10.9g Egg white
Fats 0.37g 0.17g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 0.73g Broccoli
Calories 34kcal 52kcal Egg white
Fructose 0.68g 0.07g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 0.71g Egg white
Fiber 2.6g 0g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 7mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.08mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 15mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 163mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 166mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.03mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.023mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.011mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 20µg Egg white
Vitamin A 623IU 0IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.004mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.105mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.19mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.005mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 4µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Egg white
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.125mg Egg white
Threonine 0.088mg 0.449mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 0.129mg 1.016mg Egg white
Lysine 0.135mg 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.038mg 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 0.125mg 0.809mg Egg white
Histidine 0.059mg 0.29mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Egg white
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
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.