Cherries vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherries
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and cherries are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has 59% less carbohydrates than cherry.
- Broccoli has 6.5 times less sugar than cherry.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and calcium.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli has 46% less calories than cherry - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherries is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Cherries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherries | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 65% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli has 59% less carbohydrates than cherry - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both broccoli and cherries are high in dietary fiber. Broccoli has 24% more dietary fiber than cherry - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Broccoli has 6.5 times less sugar than cherry - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 166% more protein than cherry - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and cherries are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than cherry - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 933% more Vitamin A than cherry - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 47 times more Vitamin K than cherry - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cherries | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.154 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.199 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 262% more calcium than cherry - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and cherries are high in potassium. Broccoli has 42% more potassium than cherry - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both cherries and broccoli contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Cherries | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.24 mg | 7.84 mg |
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.29 mg | 3.26 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.8 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Cherries | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 38 UG | 361 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 85 UG | 1403 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cherries and broccoli contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherries | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherries and broccoli contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherries | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.027 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli has 50% less calories than cherry - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does broccoli or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 60% fewer carbohydrates than cherry - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or cherries contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and cherries are high in potassium. Broccoli has 40% more potassium than cherry - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.