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Broccoli vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Broccoli and Taco salad

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin C, and Folate, while Taco salad has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, and Iron.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 97% more than Taco salad.
  • Broccoli contains 2 times more Folate than Taco salad. While Broccoli contains 63µg of Folate, Taco salad contains only 42µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Broccoli is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, raw and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 Potassium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Manganese +25.7%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Contains more Calcium +106.4%
Contains more Iron +57.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Zinc +231.7%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Manganese +25.7%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Contains more Calcium +106.4%
Contains more Iron +57.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Zinc +231.7%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +4855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +4855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Protein +136.9%
Contains more Fats +1916.2%
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Contains more Other +83.9%
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Protein +136.9%
Contains more Fats +1916.2%
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Contains more Other +83.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23590.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2223.7%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23590.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2223.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 2.82g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 0.37g 7.46g Taco salad
Carbs 6.64g 11.91g Taco salad
Calories 34kcal 141kcal Taco salad
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Taco salad
Fiber 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 0.73mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 66mg 72mg Taco salad
Potassium 316mg 210mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 385mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.049mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.21mg 0.167mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 2.2µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 297IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 1.8mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.05mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.11mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 42µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.088mg 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.129mg 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.135mg 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.038mg 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.125mg 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.059mg 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 3.446g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 2.606g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.883g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Taco salad
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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.407g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins

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

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.