Black Coffee vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and broccoli:
- Black coffee has 16 times less calories than broccoli.
- Black coffee has 38 times less carbohydrates than broccoli.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- 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: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black coffee has 16 times less calories than broccoli - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 64:36:0 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 64% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 65% |
| Fat | ~ | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black coffee has 38 times less carbohydrates than broccoli - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than black coffee - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black coffee has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 840% more protein than black coffee - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and black coffee are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black coffee - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than black coffee - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than black coffee - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than black coffee - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both black coffee and broccoli contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Black Coffee | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than black coffee - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 35 times more iron than black coffee - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 532% more potassium than black coffee - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.
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: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?Black coffee has 16 times less calories than broccoli - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.
Is broccoli or black coffee better for protein?
Broccoli has 840% more protein than black coffee - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Does broccoli or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black coffee has 38 times fewer carbohydrates than broccoli - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or black coffee contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 530% more potassium than black coffee - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.