Broccoli vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between broccoli and quinoa?
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate, yet quinoa is higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 99% more.
- The glycemic index of broccoli is lower.
We used Broccoli, raw and Quinoa, cooked types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +204.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +291.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +130.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +418.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +220.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2736.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 0mg | 99% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 0µg | 85% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.631mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.192mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 152mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 64mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.49mg | 10% |
| Starch | 0g | 17.63g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 1.078g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.09mg | 6% |
| Folate | 63µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 21.3g | 5% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 120kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 172mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 4.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.107mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 1.92g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.412mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.192g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)