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Broccoli vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between broccoli and provolone

  • Broccoli has more vitamin C and vitamin K; however, provolone is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
  • Broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 99% more than provolone.
  • Provolone contains 46 times less vitamin K than broccoli. Broccoli contains 101.6µg of vitamin K, while provolone contains 2.2µg.
  • Broccoli has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Cheese, provolone.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2000%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1508.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +687.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +651.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +480%

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +309.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4518.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +530%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +661.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +210.3%
Contains more WaterWater +118.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +807.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7094.6%
Contains more OtherOther +441.4%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67109.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1923.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Provolone DV% diff.
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg 99%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 2.2µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.039g 17.078g 77%
Calcium 47mg 756mg 71%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Phosphorus 66mg 496mg 61%
Protein 2.82g 25.58g 46%
Fats 0.37g 26.62g 40%
Sodium 33mg 876mg 37%
Zinc 0.41mg 3.23mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin A 31µg 236µg 23%
Selenium 2.5µg 14.5µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 7.393g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.321mg 16%
Calories 34kcal 351kcal 16%
Folate 63µg 10µg 13%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Manganese 0.21mg 0.01mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.073mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.769g 5%
Potassium 316mg 138mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.23mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.019mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Copper 0.049mg 0.026mg 3%
Iron 0.73mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.156mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.476mg 2%
Carbs 6.64g 2.14g 2%
Magnesium 21mg 28mg 2%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Choline 18.7mg 15.4mg 1%
Net carbs 4.04g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Provolone
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%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 843mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.