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Nopales vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nopales and Broccoli

  • Nopales have more Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium, while Broccoli have more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 89% more than Nopales.
  • Nopales contain 3 times more Calcium than Broccoli. While Nopales contain 164mg of Calcium, Broccoli contains only 47mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nopales, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 3.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +147.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +248.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23%
Contains more IronIron +23.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +64%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +312.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg

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 31% 27% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
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 CVitamin C +859.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +243.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1817%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 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 OtherOther +31%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.6%
Contains more FatsFats +311.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.4%
~equal in Water ~89.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -59%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Broccoli Opinion
Calories 16kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Protein 1.32g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.09g 0.37g Broccoli
Vitamin C 9.3mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 1.13g 4.04g Broccoli
Carbs 3.33g 6.64g Broccoli
Magnesium 52mg 21mg Nopales
Calcium 164mg 47mg Nopales
Potassium 257mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 0.59mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Sugar 1.15g 1.7g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.052mg 0.049mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 16mg 66mg Broccoli
Sodium 21mg 33mg Nopales
Vitamin A 457IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 23µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.457mg 0.21mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 5.3µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 3µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 7.3mg 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.039g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.011g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.038g Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.04mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.077mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.059mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.015mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.059mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.025mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.