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Broccoli vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Broccoli and Quince?

  • Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Quince is richer in Copper.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 82% higher.
  • Broccoli has 21 times more Folate than Quince. Broccoli has 63µg of Folate, while Quince has 3µg.

We used Broccoli, raw and Quinces, raw 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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
8
:
2
Quince
Quince
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.2%
Contains more Potassium +60.4%
Contains more Zinc +925%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Copper +165.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Quince
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.2%
Contains more Potassium +60.4%
Contains more Zinc +925%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Copper +165.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.7

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
11
:
0
Quince
Quince
Contains more Vitamin A +1457.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Quince
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1457.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +2000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
4
:
1
Quince
Quince
Contains more Protein +605%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Other +117.5%
Contains more Carbs +130.4%
Equal in Water - 83.8
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Quince
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +605%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Other +117.5%
Contains more Carbs +130.4%
Equal in Water - 83.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
0
:
3
Quince
Quince
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Quince
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Quince Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 13.4g Quince
Protein 2.82g 0.4g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.1g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 15.3g Quince
Calories 34kcal 57kcal Quince
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Quince
Fiber 2.6g 1.9g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 11mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.7mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 8mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 17mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 197mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 4mg Quince
Zinc 0.41mg 0.04mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.13mg Quince
Manganese 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 40IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 2µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 15mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.03mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.081mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.04mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 3µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.01g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.036g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.05g Quince

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Quince
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
65%
Broccoli
7%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.