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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, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B6, and manganese; however, milkshake is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • 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% 10% 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% 8.3% 1% 18% 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 +24%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg 99%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0.2µg 85%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Folate 63µg 7µg 14%
Calcium 47mg 146mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.042mg 10%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Manganese 0.21mg 0.014mg 9%
Iron 0.73mg 0.1mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.039g 1.886g 8%
Phosphorus 66mg 115mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU 6%
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.195mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.05mg 5%
Fats 0.37g 3.03g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.368mg 4%
Potassium 316mg 183mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Carbs 6.64g 17.75g 4%
Calories 34kcal 112kcal 4%
Sodium 33mg 95mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.146mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 12mg 2%
Protein 2.82g 3.86g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.875g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.113g 1%
Choline 18.7mg 14.3mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Vitamin A 31µg 25µg 1%
Net carbs 4.04g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 17.75g N/A
Copper 0.049mg 0.051mg 0%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.39mg 0%
Selenium 2.5µg 2.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 0.105mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
59%
Broccoli
15%
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.