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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
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 +101.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +856%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +731.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~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 0% 1.3% 3.4% 3% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
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% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +307%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +61%
Contains more FatsFats +459.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.9%
Contains more WaterWater +31.8%
Contains more OtherOther +74%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 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 +5181.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1352.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 MaltoseMaltose +42.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +150%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +600%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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
Calories 138kcal 34kcal Noodles
Protein 4.54g 2.82g Noodles
Fats 2.07g 0.37g Noodles
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 23.96g 4.04g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 6.64g Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Calcium 12mg 47mg Broccoli
Potassium 38mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 1.47mg 0.73mg Noodles
Sugar 0.4g 1.7g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.098mg 0.049mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 0.41mg Noodles
Phosphorus 76mg 66mg Noodles
Sodium 5mg 33mg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 6µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0.21mg Noodles
Selenium 23.9µg 2.5µg Noodles
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
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 84µg 63µg Noodles
Trans Fat 0.029g 0g Broccoli
Choline 25.7mg 18.7mg Noodles
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.011g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.038g Noodles
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
Fructose 0g 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
20%
Noodles
61%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.