Potato vs Broccoli - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Potato and Broccoli
- Potato has more Vitamin B6, Copper, and Potassium, however Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 88% higher.
- Broccoli has 2 times less Copper than Potato. Potato has 0.118mg of Copper, while Broccoli has 0.049mg.
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+47.9%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+69.3%
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Sodium
-69.7%
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Copper
+140.8%
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Calcium
+213.3%
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Zinc
+13.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
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Iron
+47.9%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+69.3%
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Sodium
-69.7%
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Copper
+140.8%
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Calcium
+213.3%
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Zinc
+13.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B3
+120.7%
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Vitamin B6
+77.7%
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Vitamin A
+6130%
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Vitamin E
+1850%
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Vitamin C
+829.2%
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Vitamin B1
+10.9%
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Vitamin B2
+143.8%
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Vitamin B5
+52.4%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin K
+4980%
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Vitamin B3
+120.7%
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Vitamin B6
+77.7%
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Vitamin A
+6130%
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Vitamin E
+1850%
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Vitamin C
+829.2%
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Vitamin B1
+10.9%
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Vitamin B2
+143.8%
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Vitamin B5
+52.4%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin K
+4980%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+218.5%
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Other
+52.9%
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Protein
+12.8%
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Fats
+184.6%
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Water
+19.2%
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+218.5%
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+52.9%
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+12.8%
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+184.6%
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Water
+19.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-12.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+50%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+266.7%
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Saturated Fat
-12.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+50%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+266.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+300%
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Glucose
+11.4%
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Fructose
+100%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
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+300%
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+11.4%
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+100%
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+∞%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of 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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Net carbs | 18.95g | 4.04g |
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Protein | 2.5g | 2.82g |
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Fats | 0.13g | 0.37g |
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Carbs | 21.15g | 6.64g |
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Calories | 93kcal | 34kcal |
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Starch | 17.27g | 0g |
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Fructose | 0.34g | 0.68g |
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Sugar | 1.18g | 1.7g |
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Fiber | 2.2g | 2.6g |
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Calcium | 15mg | 47mg |
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Iron | 1.08mg | 0.73mg |
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Magnesium | 28mg | 21mg |
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Phosphorus | 70mg | 66mg |
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Potassium | 535mg | 316mg |
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Sodium | 10mg | 33mg |
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Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.41mg |
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Copper | 0.118mg | 0.049mg |
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Vitamin A | 10IU | 623IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 31µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.78mg |
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Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 89.2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.071mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.117mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.639mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.573mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.175mg |
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Folate | 28µg | 63µg |
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Vitamin K | 2µg | 101.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.033mg |
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Threonine | 0.081mg | 0.088mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.079mg |
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Leucine | 0.119mg | 0.129mg |
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Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.135mg |
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Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.038mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.117mg |
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Valine | 0.125mg | 0.125mg | |
Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.059mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.039g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.011g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.038g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%

65%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%

18%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?

Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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.