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Broccoli vs. Kale raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Broccoli and Kale raw

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin B5, while Kale raw has more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Kale raw covers your daily need of Vitamin K 503% more than Broccoli.
  • Broccoli contains 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Kale raw. While Broccoli contains 0.573mg of Vitamin B5, Kale raw contains only 0.091mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, raw and Kale, raw.

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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 34% 45% 43% 55% 500% 15% 39% 5% 86% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +219.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.4%
Contains more IronIron +101.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2959.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.8%

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% 37% 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 400% 599% 31% 0% 28% 30% 19% 5.5% 63% 0% 1762% 106% 0.44%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +529.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +2237.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1503.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +593.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +123.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 9% 84% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 8.75 g
Water: 84.04 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.8%
Contains more FatsFats +151.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.8%
Contains more OtherOther +129.9%
~equal in Water ~84.04g

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
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +372.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +789.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Kale raw Opinion
Calories 34kcal 49kcal Kale raw
Protein 2.82g 4.28g Kale raw
Fats 0.37g 0.93g Kale raw
Vitamin C 89.2mg 120mg Kale raw
Net carbs 4.04g 5.15g Kale raw
Carbs 6.64g 8.75g Kale raw
Magnesium 21mg 47mg Kale raw
Calcium 47mg 150mg Kale raw
Potassium 316mg 491mg Kale raw
Iron 0.73mg 1.47mg Kale raw
Sugar 1.7g 2.26g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 3.6g Kale raw
Copper 0.049mg 1.499mg Kale raw
Zinc 0.41mg 0.56mg Kale raw
Phosphorus 66mg 92mg Kale raw
Sodium 33mg 38mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 9990IU Kale raw
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 500µg Kale raw
Vitamin E 0.78mg 1.54mg Kale raw
Manganese 0.21mg 0.659mg Kale raw
Selenium 2.5µg 0.9µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.11mg Kale raw
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.13mg Kale raw
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1mg Kale raw
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.091mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.271mg Kale raw
Vitamin K 101.6µg 704.8µg Kale raw
Folate 63µg 141µg Kale raw
Choline 18.7mg 0.8mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.091g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.052g Kale raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.338g Kale raw
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
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Kale raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Broccoli
234%
Kale raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
83%
Kale raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale raw
Kale raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Kale raw
Kale raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kale raw
Kale raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale raw
Kale raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
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. Kale raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168421/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.