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Broccoli vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broccoli and Noodles

  • Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, while Noodles is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 99% more than Noodles.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked.

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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 +291.7%
Contains more Potassium +731.6%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +856%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
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 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Potassium +731.6%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +856%
Equal in Magnesium - 21

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 +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +31.8%
Contains more Other +74%
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Fats +459.5%
Contains more Carbs +278.9%
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Water +31.8%
Contains more Other +74%
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Fats +459.5%
Contains more Carbs +278.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5181.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1352.6%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5181.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1352.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +150%
Contains more Glucose +600%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +42.9%
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
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +150%
Contains more Glucose +600%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 23.96g Noodles
Protein 2.82g 4.54g Noodles
Fats 0.37g 2.07g Noodles
Carbs 6.64g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 34kcal 138kcal Noodles
Fructose 0.68g 0g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 0.4g Noodles
Fiber 2.6g 1.2g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 12mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 1.47mg Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Phosphorus 66mg 76mg Noodles
Potassium 316mg 38mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 0.41mg 0.65mg Noodles
Copper 0.049mg 0.098mg Noodles
Manganese 0.21mg 0.315mg Noodles
Selenium 2.5µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 623IU 21IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 6µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.17mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.136mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 2.077mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.263mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.046mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0.088mg 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0.129mg 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.135mg 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.038mg 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0.125mg 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.059mg 0.121mg Noodles
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.419g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.552g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Noodles
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
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/nutrients

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

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