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Broccoli vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Broccoli and Nectarine

  • Broccoli is higher than Nectarine in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 93% higher.
  • Broccoli has 46 times more Vitamin K than Nectarine. While Broccoli has 101.6µg of Vitamin K, Nectarine has only 2.2µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw and Nectarines, 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.
Contains more Calcium +683.3%
Contains more Iron +160.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +57.2%
Contains more Zinc +141.2%
Contains more Manganese +288.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +75.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Contains more Calcium +683.3%
Contains more Iron +160.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +57.2%
Contains more Zinc +141.2%
Contains more Manganese +288.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +75.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1551.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Folate +1160%
Contains more Vitamin K +4518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.77
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1551.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Folate +1160%
Contains more Vitamin K +4518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.77

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +166%
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Other +81.3%
Contains more Carbs +58.9%
Equal in Water - 87.59
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +166%
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Other +81.3%
Contains more Carbs +58.9%
Equal in Water - 87.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.4%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4770%
Contains more Glucose +220.4%
Contains more Fructose +101.5%
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4770%
Contains more Glucose +220.4%
Contains more Fructose +101.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Nectarine Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 8.85g Nectarine
Protein 2.82g 1.06g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.32g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 10.55g Nectarine
Calories 34kcal 44kcal Nectarine
Starch 0g 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 0.68g 1.37g Nectarine
Sugar 1.7g 7.89g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 1.7g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 6mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.28mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 9mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 26mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 201mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 0mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.41mg 0.17mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.086mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.21mg 0.054mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 332IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 17µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.77mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 5.4mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.034mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.027mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.125mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.185mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.025mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 5µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 2.2µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.005mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.009mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.009mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.014mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.016mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.006mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.021mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.013mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.008mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.025g Nectarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.088g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.113g Nectarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Nectarine
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
10%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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