Broccoli vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between broccoli and potatoes
- Broccoli has more vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin B2; however, potatoes have more vitamin B6, copper, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for broccoli is 88% higher.
- Potatoes have 62 times less vitamin A than broccoli. Broccoli has 623IU of vitamin A, while potatoes have 10IU.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than broccoli.
Food types used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh, and skin, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +829.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4980% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +184.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +218.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +266.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +11.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +100% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +300% |
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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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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 9.6mg | 88% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 2µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.311mg | 10% |
| Folate | 63µg | 28µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.118mg | 8% |
| Starch | 0g | 17.27g | 7% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 535mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.41mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.048mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 21.15g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.376mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 93kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 14.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 2.5g | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 18.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 0.34g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.