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Broccoli vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broccoli and Red potato different?

  • Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B2, while Red potato is higher in Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 85% more than Red potato.
  • Broccoli contains 36 times more Vitamin K than Red potato. Broccoli contains 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Red potato contains 2.8µg.

Broccoli, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked types were used 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.
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% 2.7% 48% 26% 58% 11% 31% 1.6% 23% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +422.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.7mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~72mg

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% 37% 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 42% 0.6% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 30% 20% 49% 0% 7% 20% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +607.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6130%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3528.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.072mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~18.9mg

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
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.6%
Contains more FatsFats +146.7%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195%
Contains more OtherOther +48.3%

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
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.2%

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
91% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 15.15 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 0.55 g
Fructose: 0.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +54.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +350%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +12.2%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Red potato Opinion
Calories 34kcal 89kcal Red potato
Protein 2.82g 2.3g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.15g Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 12.6mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.04g 17.79g Red potato
Carbs 6.64g 19.59g Red potato
Magnesium 21mg 28mg Red potato
Calcium 47mg 9mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 545mg Red potato
Iron 0.73mg 0.7mg Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 1.43g Red potato
Fiber 2.6g 1.8g Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.174mg Red potato
Zinc 0.41mg 0.4mg Broccoli
Starch 0g 15.15g Red potato
Phosphorus 66mg 72mg Red potato
Sodium 33mg 12mg Red potato
Vitamin A 623IU 10IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 31µg 1µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.08mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.173mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.072mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.05mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.341mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.212mg Red potato
Vitamin K 101.6µg 2.8µg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 27µg Broccoli
Choline 18.7mg 18.9mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.002g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.043g Red potato
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.023mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.075mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.074mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.109mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.12mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.035mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.091mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.115mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.039mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g 0.44g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Red potato
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
61%
Broccoli
16%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/nutrients

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

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