Pastry vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pastry and broccoli?
- Pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and manganese, yet broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin A.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 99% more.
- Pastry has 247 times more saturated fat than broccoli. While pastry has 9.643g of saturated fat, broccoli has only 0.039g.
- The glycemic index of broccoli is lower.
We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Broccoli, raw types in this article.
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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 IronIron | +250.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +132.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +868% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +418% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
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 | +460.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +552.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +531.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +192.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10197.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +579.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +950.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +196236.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12778.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 89.2mg | 99% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 101.6µg | 71% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 0.37g | 58% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 0.011g | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 0.039g | 44% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 2.5µg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 0.038g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.071mg | 27% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 34kcal | 26% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 0.73mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 0.639mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.117mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 6.64g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.175mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.573mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 33mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 2.82g | 9% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 316mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.049mg | 7% |
| Folate | 78µg | 63µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.78mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 18.7mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 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
28%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.604g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.