Cereal vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cereal and broccoli different?
- Cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin A, while broccoli is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
- Cereal covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 518% more than broccoli.
- Cereal contains 47 times more iron than broccoli. Cereal contains 34.06mg of iron, while broccoli contains 0.73mg.
- Broccoli is lower in sodium.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index (69) than broccoli (32).
Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Broccoli, raw 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +4565.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +179.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1753.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +276.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +152% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +201% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +2525.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +8756.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4535.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3320.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +875% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +153.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +191.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1208% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2262.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1754.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +831.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +9640% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +81.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +161.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +133.3% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.071mg | 518% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.175mg | 447% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.73mg | 417% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.117mg | 289% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.639mg | 181% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 31µg | 87% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 101.6µg | 85% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.41mg | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 89.2mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 33mg | 33% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 6.64g | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.21mg | 25% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 34kcal | 17% |
| Folate | 63µg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.049mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.573mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 2.5µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 316mg | 6% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 2.82g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.78mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.038g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0.68g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 0.37g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
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
371%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 762mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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.