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Broccoli vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between broccoli and milkshake

  • Broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, fiber, vitamin B6, and manganese; however, milkshake is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 99% higher.
  • Broccoli has less saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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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 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +630%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.051mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.3µg

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 0% 5.5% 1% 36% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +584.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50700%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.9%
Contains more FatsFats +718.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.3%
~equal in Other ~0.91g

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7854.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Milkshake Opinion
Calories 34kcal 112kcal Milkshake
Protein 2.82g 3.86g Milkshake
Fats 0.37g 3.03g Milkshake
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.04g 17.75g Milkshake
Carbs 6.64g 17.75g Milkshake
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milkshake
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 146mg Milkshake
Potassium 316mg 183mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.1mg Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 17.75g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 0g Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.051mg Milkshake
Zinc 0.41mg 0.39mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 115mg Milkshake
Sodium 33mg 95mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 91IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 31µg 25µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.05mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milkshake
Manganese 0.21mg 0.014mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 2.3µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.03mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.195mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.146mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.368mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.042mg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0.2µg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 7µg Broccoli
Choline 18.7mg 14.3mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 1.886g Broccoli
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.875g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.113g Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.054mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.088mg 0.174mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.234mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.129mg 0.378mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.135mg 0.306mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.038mg 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.186mg Milkshake
Valine 0.125mg 0.258mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.059mg 0.105mg Milkshake
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

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Broccoli Milkshake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
61%
Broccoli
16%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.847g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.