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Broccoli vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broccoli and potato pancake

  • Broccoli has more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B12, iron, and selenium.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 82% more.
  • Broccoli contains 3 times more vitamin C than potato pancake. Broccoli contains 89.2mg of vitamin C, while potato pancake contains 27.6mg.
  • Broccoli contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, raw and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.8%
Contains more IronIron +128.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +267.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +256%

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3663%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +296.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~32µg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more WaterWater +86.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3889.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +318.8%
Contains more OtherOther +311.5%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33809.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19678.9%

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +21.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +600%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +600%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +290%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +55.1%
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 Potato pancake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin K 101.6µg 2.7µg 82%
Vitamin C 89.2mg 27.6mg 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 7.516g 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Sodium 33mg 764mg 32%
Fats 0.37g 14.76g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.448mg 21%
Copper 0.049mg 0.18mg 15%
Selenium 2.5µg 8.9µg 12%
Iron 0.73mg 1.67mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Calories 34kcal 268kcal 12%
Saturated fat 0.039g 2.496g 11%
Choline 18.7mg 74.2mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 3.73g 9%
Potassium 316mg 622mg 9%
Starch 0g 20.88g 9%
Phosphorus 66mg 128mg 9%
Protein 2.82g 6.08g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.158mg 7%
Carbs 6.64g 27.81g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.672mg 6%
Folate 63µg 41µg 6%
Magnesium 21mg 36mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.757mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.23mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.173mg 4%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.7mg 3%
Fiber 2.6g 3.3g 3%
Calcium 47mg 32mg 2%
Manganese 0.21mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 4.04g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 1.79g N/A
Vitamin A 31µg 32µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 0.141mg 0%
Fructose 0.68g 0.56g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 731mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.457g)

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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