Broccoli vs. Pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Broccoli and Pea
- Broccoli has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Pea is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Pea covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 3049% more than Broccoli.
- Pea contains 6 times less Vitamin C than Broccoli. Broccoli contains 89.2mg of Vitamin C, while Pea contains 14.2mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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.
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Calcium
+74.1%
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Potassium
+16.6%
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Selenium
+31.6%
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Iron
+111%
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Magnesium
+85.7%
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Phosphorus
+77.3%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Zinc
+190.2%
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Copper
+253.1%
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Manganese
+150%
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+74.1%
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Potassium
+16.6%
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Selenium
+31.6%
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Iron
+111%
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Magnesium
+85.7%
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Phosphorus
+77.3%
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-90.9%
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Zinc
+190.2%
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Copper
+253.1%
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Manganese
+150%
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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Vitamin E
+457.1%
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Vitamin C
+528.2%
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Vitamin K
+292.3%
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Vitamin A
+28.6%
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Vitamin B1
+264.8%
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Vitamin B2
+27.4%
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Vitamin B3
+216.3%
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Vitamin B5
+26601.6%
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Vitamin B6
+23.4%
Equal in Folate - 63
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Vitamin E
+457.1%
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Vitamin C
+528.2%
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Vitamin K
+292.3%
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Vitamin A
+28.6%
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Vitamin B1
+264.8%
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Vitamin B2
+27.4%
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Vitamin B3
+216.3%
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Vitamin B5
+26601.6%
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Vitamin B6
+23.4%
Equal in Folate - 63
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+68.2%
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Water
+14.7%
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Protein
+90.1%
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Carbs
+135.4%
Equal in Other - 0.92
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Fats
+68.2%
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Water
+14.7%
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Protein
+90.1%
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Carbs
+135.4%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+72.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+168.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
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Monounsaturated Fat
+72.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+168.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+276.9%
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Fructose
+65.9%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+16.7%
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Sucrose
+5120%
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Glucose
+276.9%
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Fructose
+65.9%
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+∞%
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Maltose
+16.7%
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Sucrose
+5120%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 4.04g | 10.13g |
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Protein | 2.82g | 5.36g |
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Fats | 0.37g | 0.22g |
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Carbs | 6.64g | 15.63g |
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Calories | 34kcal | 84kcal |
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Fructose | 0.68g | 0.41g |
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Sugar | 1.7g | 5.93g |
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Fiber | 2.6g | 5.5g |
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Calcium | 47mg | 27mg |
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Iron | 0.73mg | 1.54mg |
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Magnesium | 21mg | 39mg |
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Phosphorus | 66mg | 117mg |
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Potassium | 316mg | 271mg |
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Sodium | 33mg | 3mg |
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Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.19mg |
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Copper | 0.049mg | 0.173mg |
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Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.525mg |
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Selenium | 2.5µg | 1.9µg |
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Vitamin A | 623IU | 801IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 31µg | 40µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.14mg |
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Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 14.2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.259mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.149mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 2.021mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 153mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.216mg |
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Folate | 63µg | 63µg | |
Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 25.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.037mg |
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Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.201mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.193mg |
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Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.32mg |
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Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.314mg |
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Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.081mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.198mg |
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Valine | 0.125mg | 0.232mg |
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Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.105mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.039g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.019g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.102g |
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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%

798%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%

34%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Pea is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.039 g)
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.
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.