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Cheesecake vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cheesecake and broccoli?

  • Cheesecake is higher in vitamin B12, yet broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, fiber, and potassium.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 99% more.
  • The glycemic index of broccoli is lower.

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared and Broccoli, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.1%
Contains more IronIron +15.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +145%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +412.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2209.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.573mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 ProteinProtein +95%
Contains more FatsFats +5981.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +284%
Contains more WaterWater +95.8%
~equal in Other ~0.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78390.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4115.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 89.2mg 99%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 101.6µg 81%
Saturated fat 9.921g 0.039g 45%
Fats 22.5g 0.37g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 0.011g 22%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Sodium 438mg 33mg 18%
Calories 321kcal 34kcal 14%
Vitamin A 159µg 31µg 14%
Folate 18µg 63µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.038g 10%
Fiber 0.4g 2.6g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.175mg 9%
Potassium 90mg 316mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.117mg 6%
Carbs 25.5g 6.64g 6%
Selenium 5.2µg 2.5µg 5%
Choline 45.9mg 18.7mg 5%
Protein 5.5g 2.82g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.071mg 4%
Phosphorus 93mg 66mg 4%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.21mg 3%
Copper 0.02mg 0.049mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.639mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.41mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Iron 0.63mg 0.73mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.78mg 1%
Net carbs 25.1g 4.04g N/A
Calcium 51mg 47mg 0%
Sugar 21.8g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.573mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.059mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Cheesecake
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.882g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.