Tomato vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tomato and Broccoli different?
- Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Fiber than Tomato.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 84% higher.
Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Broccoli, raw are the varieties used 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 CopperCopper | +20.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +551.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +515.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +543.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1186.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +179.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.6% |
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Water
~89.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -28.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +181.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +155.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +101.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 18kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 0.88g | 2.82g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 89.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.69g | 4.04g |
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| Carbs | 3.89g | 6.64g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 237mg | 316mg |
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.73mg |
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| Sugar | 2.63g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 33mg |
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| Vitamin A | 833IU | 623IU |
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| Vitamin A | 42µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.78mg |
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| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.117mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.639mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.573mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.175mg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 101.6µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 63µg |
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| Choline | 6.7mg | 18.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.031g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.038g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.088mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.129mg |
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| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.117mg |
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| Valine | 0.018mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.059mg |
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| Fructose | 1.37g | 0.68g |
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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
15%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)