Broccoli vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are broccoli and nachos different?
- Broccoli is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and vitamin A, while nachos are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin C, 98% more than nachos.
- Broccoli contains 30 times more vitamin A than nachos. Broccoli contains 623IU of vitamin A, while nachos contain 21IU.
- Broccoli is lower in sodium.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than broccoli (32).
Broccoli, raw and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types were used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +244% |
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 | +8009.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +426.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +530% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +423.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +138.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5710.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +425.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +127354.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13163.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +430% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +676.2% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 1.1mg | 98% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 19.3µg | 69% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 14.02g | 35% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 21.5g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 5.04g | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 4.08mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 198mg | 19% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 343kcal | 15% |
| Folate | 63µg | 10µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 313mg | 12% |
| Starch | 0g | 28.33g | 12% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 8.6µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 2.173g | 10% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 34.91g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 4.32g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.215mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.2g | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 362mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.187mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 0g | 1% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 26.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.133mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.