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Cheddar Cheese vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli different?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 99% higher.
  • Broccoli has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, cheddar and Broccoli, raw are the varieties 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 Calcium +1410.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +589.4%
Contains more Zinc +787.8%
Contains more Selenium +1040%
Contains more Iron +421.4%
Contains more Potassium +315.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +677.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +1410.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +589.4%
Contains more Zinc +787.8%
Contains more Selenium +1040%
Contains more Iron +421.4%
Contains more Potassium +315.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +677.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +983.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.2%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4133.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.78
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +983.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.2%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4133.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.78

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +711%
Contains more Fats +8902.7%
Contains more Other +326.4%
Contains more Carbs +114.9%
Contains more Water +141.2%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +711%
Contains more Fats +8902.7%
Contains more Other +326.4%
Contains more Carbs +114.9%
Contains more Water +141.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83954.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3639.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83954.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3639.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +88.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +75%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
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
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +88.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +75%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 4.04g Broccoli
Protein 22.87g 2.82g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.37g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 6.64g Broccoli
Calories 404kcal 34kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 0.48g 1.7g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 710mg 47mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 66mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 653mg 33mg Broccoli
Zinc 3.64mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.027mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 28.5µg 2.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 623IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 31µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.117mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 27µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.033mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.088mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.079mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.129mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.135mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.038mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.117mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.125mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.059mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Broccoli
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.039g Broccoli
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.011g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.038g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Broccoli
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.828g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. 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.