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Cherry pie vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cherry pie and broccoli different?

  • Cherry pie is higher in iron, selenium, and vitamin B1; however, broccoli is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for broccoli is 98% higher.
  • Cherry pie contains 77 times more saturated fat than broccoli. While cherry pie contains 2.985g of saturated fat, broccoli contains only 0.039g.
  • Broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than cherry pie (59).

Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
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 IronIron +153.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +310.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +105%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.21mg

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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8820%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +414.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~31µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.117mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 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 FatsFats +3197.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +479.8%
Contains more WaterWater +95%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%
~equal in Protein ~2.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 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 +48209.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8444.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry pie Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1mg 89.2mg 98%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 85%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.247g 0.038g 21%
Fats 12.2g 0.37g 18%
Iron 1.85mg 0.73mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.314g 0.011g 13%
Saturated fat 2.985g 0.039g 13%
Calories 270kcal 34kcal 12%
Carbs 38.5g 6.64g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.175mg 11%
Selenium 7.8µg 2.5µg 10%
Fiber 2.6g 10%
Folate 27µg 63µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.573mg 9%
Potassium 77mg 316mg 7%
Sodium 191mg 33mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.071mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 5%
Phosphorus 30mg 66mg 5%
Calcium 10mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.276mg 0.639mg 4%
Choline 18.7mg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.049mg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 21mg 3%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.41mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.117mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Protein 2.8g 2.82g 0%
Net carbs 38.5g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Vitamin A 29µg 31µg 0%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.124mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.104mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry pie 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
11%
Cherry pie
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cherry pie
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.