Peas vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peas and broccoli
- Peas have more vitamin B5, vitamin B1, copper, manganese, fiber, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, broccoli is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K.
- Peas cover your daily vitamin B5 needs 3049% more than broccoli.
- Broccoli contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than peas. Peas contain 0.259mg of vitamin B1, while broccoli contains 0.071mg.
- The glycemic index of peas is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.6% |
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 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +264.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +216.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26601.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +528.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +292.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.4% |
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Saturated fat
~0.039g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5120% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +276.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +65.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +16.7% |
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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 Saturated fat | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.573mg | 3049% |
| Vitamin C | 14.2mg | 89.2mg | 83% |
| Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 101.6µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.259mg | 0.071mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.525mg | 0.21mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.173mg | 0.049mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 2.6g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.54mg | 0.73mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.021mg | 0.639mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 0.41mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 66mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5.36g | 2.82g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.78mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.175mg | 3% |
| Calories | 84kcal | 34kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 15.63g | 6.64g | 3% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.149mg | 0.117mg | 2% |
| Choline | 29.7mg | 18.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 40µg | 31µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 316mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.22g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.13g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.93g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Folate | 63µg | 63µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.193mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.314mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.198mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.41g | 0.68g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peas is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.039 g)
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.