Garlic vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between garlic and broccoli
- Garlic has more vitamin B6, manganese, copper, selenium, calcium, and phosphorus; however, broccoli is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin A.
- Broccoli covers your daily vitamin K needs 83% more than garlic.
- Broccoli contains 8 times less manganese than garlic. Garlic contains 1.672mg of manganese, while broccoli contains 0.21mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Garlic, raw and Broccoli, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +285.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +510.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +696.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +468% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +181.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +605.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +185.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +875% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5876.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +397.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +555.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.2% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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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 K | 1.7µg | 101.6µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.175mg | 82% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 89.2mg | 64% |
| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.21mg | 64% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.049mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 14.2µg | 2.5µg | 21% |
| Folate | 3µg | 63µg | 15% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 47mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 66mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 0.73mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.071mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 33.06g | 6.64g | 9% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 2.82g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.41mg | 7% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 34kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.78mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 316mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.038g | 1% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 18.7mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.117mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 30.96g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.573mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 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
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59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.