Ice cream vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ice cream and broccoli
- Ice cream has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, and manganese.
- Broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 98% more than ice cream.
- Broccoli has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of ice cream is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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 CalciumCalcium | +172.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +711.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2525% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +280.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +14766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +450.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +264.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33766.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1160% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2873% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +255.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26890.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1089.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 89.2mg | 98% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 101.6µg | 84% |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 0.039g | 31% |
| Fats | 11g | 0.37g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Folate | 5µg | 63µg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 31µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.175mg | 10% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 34kcal | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.21mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.117mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.73mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 47mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 2.6g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 0.011g | 7% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 6.64g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.639mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.038g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 316mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.78mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Choline | 26mg | 18.7mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 2.82g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.573mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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