Broccoli vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Broccoli and Potato salad
- Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Folate, and Fiber, however, Potato salad has more Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 88% higher.
- Potato salad has 9 times less Folate than Broccoli. Broccoli has 63µg of Folate, while Potato salad has 7µg.
- Broccoli is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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.
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Calcium
+147.4%
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Iron
+12.3%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+26.9%
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Potassium
+24.4%
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Sodium
-93.8%
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Zinc
+32.3%
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Manganese
+107.9%
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Copper
+140.8%
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Selenium
+64%
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Calcium
+147.4%
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Iron
+12.3%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+26.9%
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Potassium
+24.4%
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Sodium
-93.8%
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Zinc
+32.3%
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Manganese
+107.9%
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Copper
+140.8%
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Selenium
+64%
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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Vitamin A
+296.8%
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Vitamin C
+792%
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Vitamin B2
+95%
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Vitamin B6
+24.1%
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Folate
+800%
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Vitamin B3
+39.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.534
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Vitamin A
+296.8%
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Vitamin C
+792%
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Vitamin B2
+95%
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Vitamin B6
+24.1%
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Folate
+800%
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Vitamin B3
+39.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.534
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+17.5%
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Fats
+2116.2%
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Carbs
+68.2%
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Other
+124.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.68
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
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Water
+17.5%
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Fats
+2116.2%
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Carbs
+68.2%
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+124.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.68
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-97.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+22445.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+9734.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.038 g
Saturated Fat:
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.737 g
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Saturated Fat
-97.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+22445.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+9734.2%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 9.87g |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 2.68g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 8.2g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 11.17g |
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| Calories | 34kcal | 143kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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| Sugar | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.65mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 529mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.118mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.101mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 31µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.534mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.141mg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.141mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.066mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.135mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.062mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 1.429g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 2.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 3.737g |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins