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Noodles vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Noodles and Broccoli

  • Noodles is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 99% more than Noodles.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 Iron +101.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +856%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Potassium +731.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +856%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Potassium +731.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 21

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Fats +459.5%
Contains more Carbs +278.9%
Contains more Water +31.8%
Contains more Other +74%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 Protein +61%
Contains more Fats +459.5%
Contains more Carbs +278.9%
Contains more Water +31.8%
Contains more Other +74%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5181.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1352.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5181.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1352.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +42.9%
Contains more Sucrose +150%
Contains more Glucose +600%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +42.9%
Contains more Sucrose +150%
Contains more Glucose +600%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 4.04g Noodles
Protein 4.54g 2.82g Noodles
Fats 2.07g 0.37g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 6.64g Noodles
Calories 138kcal 34kcal Noodles
Fructose 0g 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 0.4g 1.7g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 12mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 1.47mg 0.73mg Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Phosphorus 76mg 66mg Noodles
Potassium 38mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 5mg 33mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 0.41mg Noodles
Copper 0.098mg 0.049mg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0.21mg Noodles
Selenium 23.9µg 2.5µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.071mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.117mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 0.639mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 84µg 63µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.033mg Noodles
Threonine 0.138mg 0.088mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.079mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg 0.129mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg 0.135mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg 0.038mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.117mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg 0.125mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg 0.059mg Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0.029g 0g Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.011g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.038g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles Broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Noodles
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.

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