Horseradish vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Horseradish and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
horseradish
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in horseradish and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and horseradish are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has 3.7 times less sugar than horseradish.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli and horseradish contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and horseradish has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, horseradish is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to broccoli for fat. Horseradish has a macronutrient ratio of 9:80:11 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Horseradish | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 64% |
| Fat | 11% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli and horseradish contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both broccoli and horseradish are high in dietary fiber. Horseradish has 27% more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and horseradish has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Broccoli has 3.7 times less sugar than horseradish - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and horseradish has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 139% more protein than horseradish - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and horseradish are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both broccoli and horseradish are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 258% more Vitamin C than horseradish - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and horseradish has 24.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than horseradish - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and horseradish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and horseradish contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 77 times more Vitamin K than horseradish - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both horseradish and broccoli contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Horseradish | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.024 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.093 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 57 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and horseradish are high in calcium. Horseradish has 19% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli and horseradish contain similar amounts of iron - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and horseradish are high in potassium. Broccoli has 28% more potassium than horseradish - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Horseradish | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 361 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 1403 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, horseradish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Horseradish | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.053 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.053 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, horseradish has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Horseradish | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.285 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.285 G | 0.055 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Horseradish or Broccoli .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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FAQ
Does broccoli or horseradish contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli and horseradish contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and horseradish has 48 calories.
Does broccoli or horseradish have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli and horseradish contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or horseradish contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and horseradish are high in calcium. Horseradish has 20% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or horseradish contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and horseradish are high in potassium. Broccoli has 30% more potassium than horseradish - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.