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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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Potato
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 4.5% 47% 41% 39% 9.8% 30% 1.3% 29% 2.2%
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 +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.3%
Contains more IronIron +47.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +525%
~equal in Phosphorus ~66mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.21mg

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.
Potato
2
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 32% 0.6% 0.8% 0% 16% 11% 26% 23% 72% 0% 5% 21% 8.1%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +829.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6130%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4980%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
2
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 CarbsCarbs +218.5%
Contains more OtherOther +52.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +184.6%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
2
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 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 -12.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +266.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +300%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +11.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Potato Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Broccoli Opinion
Calories 93kcal 34kcal Potato
Protein 2.5g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.13g 0.37g Broccoli
Vitamin C 9.6mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 18.95g 4.04g Potato
Carbs 21.15g 6.64g Potato
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Potato
Calcium 15mg 47mg Broccoli
Potassium 535mg 316mg Potato
Iron 1.08mg 0.73mg Potato
Sugar 1.18g 1.7g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.118mg 0.049mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Starch 17.27g 0g Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 66mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 33mg Potato
Vitamin A 10IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 1µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.219mg 0.21mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.639mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.175mg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 28µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 14.8mg 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.039g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.038g Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.081mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.079mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.13mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.038mg
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.125mg
Histidine 0.042mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.34g 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
17%
Potato
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.

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