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Broccoli vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between broccoli and pumpkin pie?

  • Broccoli is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate, yet pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 99% higher.
  • Broccoli has 8 times more vitamin K than pumpkin pie. Broccoli has 101.6µg of vitamin K, while pumpkin pie has 13.2µg.
  • Broccoli contains less sodium.
  • Broccoli has a lower glycemic index than pumpkin pie.

We used Broccoli, raw and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.2%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +202%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116%
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.227mg

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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +669.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1345.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +100.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.76mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.124mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg 99%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 13.2µg 74%
Vitamin A 31µg 448µg 46%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg 15%
Fats 0.37g 9.75g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 1.77g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 4.6g 11%
Copper 0.049mg 0.148mg 11%
Calories 34kcal 243kcal 10%
Sodium 33mg 239mg 9%
Carbs 6.64g 34.83g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.039g 1.988g 9%
Folate 63µg 26µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.063mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.177mg 9%
Selenium 2.5µg 5.4µg 5%
Starch 0g 10.73g 4%
Potassium 316mg 167mg 4%
Fructose 0.68g 2.85g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.107mg 3%
Choline 18.7mg 37.5mg 3%
Fiber 2.6g 1.8g 3%
Magnesium 21mg 14mg 2%
Iron 0.73mg 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.452mg 2%
Phosphorus 66mg 81mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 64mg 2%
Protein 2.82g 3.9g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.124mg 1%
Manganese 0.21mg 0.227mg 1%
Net carbs 4.04g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.7g 18.88g N/A
Zinc 0.41mg 0.39mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.76mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 0.088mg 0%

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
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +77.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2535.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +424.5%
Contains more OtherOther +29.9%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41718.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4557.9%

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
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9200%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +671.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +319.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +852.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +352.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.