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Broccoli vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Broccoli and Pepperoni Pizza

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 99% more than Pepperoni Pizza.
  • Pepperoni Pizza contains 5 times less Vitamin K than Broccoli. Broccoli contains 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Pepperoni Pizza contains 19.3µg.
  • Broccoli has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, raw and PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust.

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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 Potassium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +210.6%
Contains more Iron +193.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.6%
Contains more Zinc +275.6%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.9%
Contains more Selenium +724%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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 44% 81% 16% 88% 18% 91% 43% 35% 48% 113%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +210.6%
Contains more Iron +193.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.6%
Contains more Zinc +275.6%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.9%
Contains more Selenium +724%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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 +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +426.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.78
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 11% 16% 0% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 33% 0% 80% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +426.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.78

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +118.9%
Contains more Protein +324.5%
Contains more Fats +3740.5%
Contains more Carbs +359.2%
Contains more Other +190.8%
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
12% 14% 30% 41% 3%
Protein: 11.97 g
Fats: 14.21 g
Carbs: 30.49 g
Water: 40.8 g
Other: 2.53 g
Contains more Water +118.9%
Contains more Protein +324.5%
Contains more Fats +3740.5%
Contains more Carbs +359.2%
Contains more Other +190.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40036.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9018.4%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40036.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9018.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +22.5%
Contains more Fructose +83.8%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +66.7%
Contains more Maltose +857.1%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
88% 8%
Starch: 23.13 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0.35 g
Maltose: 2.01 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +22.5%
Contains more Fructose +83.8%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +66.7%
Contains more Maltose +857.1%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 2.82g 11.97g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 0.37g 14.21g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 6.64g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Calories 34kcal 298kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 0g 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.68g 0.37g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 3.2g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 1.8g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 0.73mg 2.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 66mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 316mg 199mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 692mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 1.54mg Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.049mg 0.105mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.21mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 2.5µg 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 623IU 171IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.78mg
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.254mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 3.84mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.378mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.14mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 101.6µg 19.3µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.116mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.088mg 0.374mg Pepperoni Pizza
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.487mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.129mg 0.952mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.135mg 0.652mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.038mg 0.247mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.564mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.125mg 0.604mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.059mg 0.322mg Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 25mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 5.271g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 4.415g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 3.465g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Pepperoni Pizza
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
34%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Pepperoni Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173280/nutrients

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

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