Vanilla Yogurt vs. Broccoli

Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Yogurt and Broccoli


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of vanilla yogurt versus broccoli (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla yogurt and broccoli:

  • Both broccoli and vanilla yogurt are high in calcium and potassium.
  • Broccoli has 16.3 times less saturated fat than vanilla yogurt.
  • Broccoli has 51% less carbohydrates than vanilla yogurt.
  • Broccoli has 6.9 times less sugar than vanilla yogurt.
  • Broccoli has 66% less calories than vanilla yogurt.
  • Broccoli has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla yogurt contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
  • Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of vanilla yogurt and broccoli is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Yogurt (Yogurt, vanilla, whole milk) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Broccoli has 66% less calories than vanilla yogurt - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 100 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, vanilla yogurt is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Vanilla yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 19:53:28 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Vanilla Yogurt Broccoli
Protein 19% 27%
Carbohydrates 53% 64%
Fat 28% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Broccoli has 51% less carbohydrates than vanilla yogurt - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 13.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than vanilla yogurt - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Broccoli has 6.9 times less sugar than vanilla yogurt - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 13.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Vanilla yogurt has 72% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 4.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Broccoli has 16.3 times less saturated fat than vanilla yogurt - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 2g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Broccoli has less cholesterol than vanilla yogurt - vanilla yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 110 times more Vitamin C than vanilla yogurt - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Broccoli and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 28ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Vanilla yogurt and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - vanilla yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Broccoli and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 337 times more Vitamin K than vanilla yogurt - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Broccoli has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla yogurt contains more Vitamin B12. Both vanilla yogurt and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.

Vanilla Yogurt Broccoli
Thiamin 0.041 MG 0.071 MG
Riboflavin 0.197 MG 0.117 MG
Niacin 0.105 MG 0.639 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.573 MG
Vitamin B6 0.044 MG 0.175 MG
Folate 11 UG 63 UG
Vitamin B12 0.52 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both broccoli and vanilla yogurt are high in calcium. Vanilla yogurt has 257% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 168mg of calcium.

iron

Broccoli has 943% more iron than vanilla yogurt - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.07mg of iron.

potassium

Both broccoli and vanilla yogurt are high in potassium. Broccoli has 47% more potassium than vanilla yogurt - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 215mg 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,

Vanilla Yogurt Broccoli
beta-carotene 6 UG 361 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 25 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 1403 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both vanilla yogurt and broccoli contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Vanilla Yogurt Broccoli
alpha linoleic acid 0.038 G 0.0215 G
Total 0.038 G 0.0215 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both vanilla yogurt and broccoli contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Vanilla Yogurt Broccoli
linoleic acid 0.068 G 0.049 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.006 G
Total 0.068 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 Vanilla Yogurt or Broccoli .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Yogurt (Yogurt, vanilla, whole milk) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .

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FAQ

Does broccoli or vanilla yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Broccoli has 70% less calories than vanilla yogurt - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and vanilla yogurt has 100 calories.

Does broccoli or vanilla yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 50% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla yogurt - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and vanilla yogurt has 13.5g of carbohydrates.

Does broccoli or vanilla yogurt contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and vanilla yogurt are high in calcium. Vanilla yogurt has 260% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 168mg of calcium.

Does broccoli or vanilla yogurt contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and vanilla yogurt are high in potassium. Broccoli has 50% more potassium than vanilla yogurt - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 215mg of potassium.