Beef Broth vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Beef Broth and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beef broth
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef broth and broccoli:
- Beef broth has 165 times less carbohydrates than broccoli.
- Beef broth has 3.8 times less calories than broccoli.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beef broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef broth has 3.8 times less calories than broccoli - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and beef broth has 7 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef broth is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Beef broth has a macronutrient ratio of 69:3:29 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef Broth | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 69% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 65% |
| Fat | 29% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef broth has 165 times less carbohydrates than broccoli - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.04g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef broth - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef broth has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 147% more protein than beef broth - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and beef broth are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than beef broth - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than beef broth - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than beef broth - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than beef broth - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beef broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both beef broth and broccoli contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Beef Broth | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.002 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.02 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 683% more calcium than beef broth - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef broth has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 329% more iron than beef broth - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 485% more potassium than beef broth - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef broth has 54mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef broth and broccoli contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef Broth | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.01 G | 0.055 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or beef broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef broth has 3.8 times less calories than broccoli - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and beef broth has 7 calories.
Is broccoli or beef broth better for protein?
Broccoli has 150% more protein than beef broth - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Does broccoli or beef broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef broth has 165 times fewer carbohydrates than broccoli - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and beef broth has 0.04g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or beef broth contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 490% more potassium than beef broth - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef broth has 54mg of potassium.