Broccoli vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Broccoli and Ginger?
- Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Ginger is richer in Copper, and Magnesium.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% higher.
- Broccoli has 1016 times more Vitamin K than Ginger. Broccoli has 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Ginger has 0.1µg.
We used Broccoli, raw and Ginger root, raw types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +193.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +257.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +361.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.6% |
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 | +1684% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +184% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +101500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +472.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +167.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +305.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 80kcal |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 1.82g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 5mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 15.77g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 17.77g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 415mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 1.7g | |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.226mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 34mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.229mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 18.7mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.203g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.154g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.154g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.036mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.074mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.057mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.045mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.073mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.03mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
61%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.7 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.