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Broccoli vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broccoli and Icing

  • Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Potassium, while Icing is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 99% more than Icing.
  • Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +829.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +485.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +829.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +485.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2400%

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
8
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +941.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +681.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.1%
Broccoli
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +941.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +681.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +492.6%
Contains more Fats +4286.5%
Contains more Carbs +922.4%
Equal in Other - 0.81
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +492.6%
Contains more Fats +4286.5%
Contains more Carbs +922.4%
Equal in Other - 0.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44081.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20823.7%
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44081.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20823.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Icing Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 67.89g Icing
Protein 2.82g 0g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 6.64g 67.89g Icing
Calories 34kcal 418kcal Icing
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 63.1g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 0g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 3mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.16mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 1mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 18mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 34mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 184mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.07mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.1µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 0IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.01mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.22mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.055mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 8µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 13µg 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 2.974g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.935g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.