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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 B1,2, 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.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni Pizza is higher.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 44% 18% 80% 35% 42% 88% 90% 47% 112%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.6%
Contains more IronIron +193.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +275.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +210.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +724%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 16% 16% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 32% 80% 48% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +426.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.78mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +118.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +324.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3740.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +359.2%
Contains more OtherOther +190.8%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +22.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +83.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +66.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +857.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg 99%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 19.3µg 69%
Selenium 2.5µg 20.6µg 33%
Sodium 33mg 692mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Saturated fat 0.039g 5.271g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 3.465g 23%
Fats 0.37g 14.21g 21%
Phosphorus 66mg 205mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 3.84mg 20%
Iron 0.73mg 2.14mg 18%
Protein 2.82g 11.97g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.287mg 18%
Folate 63µg 16%
Calories 34kcal 298kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 4.415g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.254mg 11%
Starch 0g 23.13g 10%
Zinc 0.41mg 1.54mg 10%
Calcium 47mg 146mg 10%
Carbs 6.64g 30.49g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 25mg 8%
Manganese 0.21mg 0.361mg 7%
Copper 0.049mg 0.105mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.378mg 4%
Fiber 2.6g 1.8g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.14mg 3%
Potassium 316mg 199mg 3%
Choline 18.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 31µg 47µg 2%
Net carbs 4.04g 28.69g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 3.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.78mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.487mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.247mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.564mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.604mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 0.322mg 0%
Fructose 0.68g 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.025g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Pepperoni Pizza
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
59%
Broccoli
32%
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 Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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 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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