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Custard apple vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between custard apple and broccoli?

  • Custard apple has less vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and phosphorus than broccoli.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 78% higher.
  • Broccoli has a lower glycemic index than custard apple.

We used Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw and Broccoli, raw types in this comparison.

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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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg

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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 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 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +364.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +324.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 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 +62.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +279.5%
Contains more OtherOther +14.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 101.6µg 85%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 89.2mg 78%
Folate 63µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.573mg 9%
Manganese 0.21mg 9%
Carbs 25.2g 6.64g 6%
Phosphorus 21mg 66mg 6%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 5%
Copper 0.049mg 5%
Zinc 0.41mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.175mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 31µg 3%
Choline 18.7mg 3%
Calories 101kcal 34kcal 3%
Protein 1.7g 2.82g 2%
Potassium 382mg 316mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 47mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.639mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.231g 0.039g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.071mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.117mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Sodium 4mg 33mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Fiber 2.4g 2.6g 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.37g 0%
Net carbs 22.8g 4.04g N/A
Iron 0.71mg 0.73mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard apple 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
14%
Custard apple
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.192g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.