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Toffee vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Toffee and Broccoli

  • Toffee has more Vitamin A RAE, while Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Toffee covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 103% more than Broccoli.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Toffee
Toffee
0
:
10
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Calcium +38.2%
Contains more Iron +2333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +519.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +1533.3%
Contains more Manganese +10400%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Toffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +38.2%
Contains more Iron +2333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +519.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +1533.3%
Contains more Manganese +10400%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%

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.
Toffee
Toffee
3
:
9
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin A +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +44500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1844.4%
Contains more Folate +3050%
Contains more Vitamin K +3528.6%
Toffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +44500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1844.4%
Contains more Folate +3050%
Contains more Vitamin K +3528.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
Toffee
3
:
2
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Fats +8751.4%
Contains more Carbs +874.7%
Contains more Protein +163.6%
Contains more Water +16136.4%
Equal in Other - 0.87
Toffee
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Broccoli
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 Fats +8751.4%
Contains more Carbs +874.7%
Contains more Protein +163.6%
Contains more Water +16136.4%
Equal in Other - 0.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
Toffee
2
:
1
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81390.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3115.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Toffee
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81390.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3115.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 4.04g Toffee
Protein 1.07g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 32.75g 0.37g Toffee
Carbs 64.72g 6.64g Toffee
Calories 560kcal 34kcal Toffee
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 63.47g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 0g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 34mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 0.03mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 4mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 32mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 51mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 135mg 33mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.12mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.003mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.002mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 0.8µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 1152IU 623IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 31µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0.78mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0.2mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 2µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.8µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0.674g 0g Broccoli
Saturated Fat 20.565g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 0.011g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 0.038g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Toffee Broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Toffee
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.