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Broccoli vs. Pea soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broccoli and Pea soup different?

  • Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however, Pea soup is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 98% higher.
  • Broccoli contains 508 times more Vitamin K than Pea soup. While Broccoli contains 101.6µg of Vitamin K, Pea soup contains only 0.2µg.
  • Broccoli has less Sodium.

Broccoli, raw and Soup, pea, green, canned, prepared with equal volume water are the varieties 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 more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +345.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +56.1%
Contains more Copper +198%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Equal in Iron - 0.73
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% 28% 11% 21% 7% 44% 18% 49% 32% 20%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +345.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +56.1%
Contains more Copper +198%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Equal in Iron - 0.73

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 +5091.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +14766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1069.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more Folate +6200%
Contains more Vitamin K +50700%
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 1% 2% 0% 2% 10% 6% 9% 3% 5% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5091.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +14766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1069.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more Folate +6200%
Contains more Vitamin K +50700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.5%
Contains more Fats +194.6%
Contains more Carbs +48.8%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Equal in Water - 84.55
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
3% 10% 85%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 1.09 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +13.5%
Contains more Fats +194.6%
Contains more Carbs +48.8%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Equal in Water - 84.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3281.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
50% 36% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.524 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.372 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.142 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3281.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Pea soup Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 7.98g Pea soup
Protein 2.82g 3.2g Pea soup
Fats 0.37g 1.09g Pea soup
Carbs 6.64g 9.88g Pea soup
Calories 34kcal 61kcal Pea soup
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 3.19g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 1.9g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 12mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.73mg
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 47mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 71mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 336mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.64mg Pea soup
Copper 0.049mg 0.146mg Pea soup
Manganese 0.21mg 0.245mg Pea soup
Selenium 2.5µg 3.6µg Pea soup
Vitamin A 623IU 12IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 3µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.09mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0.6mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.04mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.025mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.462mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 1µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0.2µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.524g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.372g Pea soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.142g Pea soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Pea soup
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
3%
Pea soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
23%
Pea soup

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pea soup
Pea soup is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.485g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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)
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. Pea soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174561/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.