Broccoli vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Broccoli and Vegetable
- Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Vegetable has more Vitamin A, Manganese, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 96% higher.
- Vegetable has 4 times less Vitamin K than Broccoli. Broccoli has 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Vegetable has 23.5µg.
Food types used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +88% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.5% |
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 | +2687.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +279.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +332.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +231.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +586.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.86g
~equal in
Water
~83.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.01g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 65kcal |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 2.86g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 3.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 8.69g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 13.09g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 169mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.82mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 3.12g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 4.4g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.083mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 51mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 4277IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 214µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.379mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.071mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.851mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.151mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 23.5µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 18.7mg | 24.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.031g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.072g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.029mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.115mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.139mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.17mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.034mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.12mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.149mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.073mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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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
61%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.