Broccoli vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between broccoli and flour
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin A; however, flour is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 99% higher.
- Broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than flour (72).
The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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 | +213.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +195.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +535.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +224.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1256% |
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 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +297.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +79.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1005.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +823.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +190.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +649.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +266.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +164.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1049.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +690.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +986.8% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 0mg | 99% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 0.3µg | 84% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.785mg | 60% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 33.9µg | 57% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 4.64mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 5.904mg | 33% |
| Folate | 63µg | 183µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.494mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 76.31g | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.682mg | 21% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 364kcal | 17% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 10.33g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.144mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.044mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 108mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 107mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.413g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.438mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 10.4mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.155g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.98g | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.7g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.087g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.