Side-by-Side Comparison

Broccoli (Raw) vs Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Vibrant green fresh broccoli florets on clean stone background
vegetables

Broccoli (Raw)

34Calories
2.8Protein
2.6Fiber
89.2Vit C
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Clean cooked lentils in a restrained ceramic bowl showcasing hearty texture
legumes

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

116Calories
9.0Protein
7.9Fiber
1.5Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Broccoli (Raw) (raw) with Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (cooked). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-71%
Broccoli (Raw)

Broccoli (Raw) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 116 kcal, 82 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+220%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 2.8 g in Broccoli (Raw) (+6.2 g, +220%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+204%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 2.6 g in Broccoli (Raw) (+5.3 g, +204%).

Higher Vitamin C
+5847%
Broccoli (Raw)

Broccoli (Raw) provides 89.2 mg vs 1.5 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+87.7 mg, +5847%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Broccoli (Raw)100 g edible portion
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
34 kcal2% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
116 kcal6% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 116 kcal vs 34 kcal in Broccoli (Raw) (+82 kcal, +241%).

ProteinLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
2.8 g6% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
9.0 g18% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 2.8 g in Broccoli (Raw) (+6.2 g, +220%).

CarbohydratesLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
6.6 g2% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
20.1 g7% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 20.1 g vs 6.6 g in Broccoli (Raw) (+13.5 g, +203%).

Dietary FiberLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
2.6 g9% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
7.9 g28% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 2.6 g in Broccoli (Raw) (+5.3 g, +204%).

Total FatSimilar
Broccoli (Raw)
0.37 g
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.38 g

Both Broccoli (Raw) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of total fat (0.37 g).

Total SugarsLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
1.7 g3% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.8 g4% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.8 g vs 1.7 g in Broccoli (Raw) (+0.10 g, +6%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CBroccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
89.2 mg99% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.5 mg2% DV

Broccoli (Raw) provides 89.2 mg vs 1.5 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+87.7 mg, +5847%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Broccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
31 µg3% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

Broccoli (Raw) has higher vitamin a (rae) (31 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Broccoli (Raw)
0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

Both Broccoli (Raw) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EBroccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.78 mg5% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.11 mg1% DV

Broccoli (Raw) provides 0.78 mg vs 0.11 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.67 mg, +609%).

Vitamin KBroccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
102 µg85% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.7 µg1% DV

Broccoli (Raw) provides 102 µg vs 1.7 µg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+100 µg, +5876%).

Folate (DFE)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
63 µg16% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
181 µg45% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 181 µg vs 63 µg in Broccoli (Raw) (+118 µg, +187%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.07 mg6% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.17 mg14% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.17 mg vs 0.07 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Broccoli (Raw)
0.12 mg9% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.07 mg6% DV

Both Broccoli (Raw) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.12 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.64 mg4% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 mg7% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.64 mg in Broccoli (Raw) (+0.42 mg, +66%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.57 mg11% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.64 mg13% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.64 mg vs 0.57 mg in Broccoli (Raw) (+0.07 mg, +11%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Broccoli (Raw)
0.18 mg10% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.18 mg10% DV

Both Broccoli (Raw) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.18 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Broccoli (Raw)
0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

Both Broccoli (Raw) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumBroccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
33.0 mg1% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
2.0 mg

Broccoli (Raw) provides 33.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+31.0 mg, +1550%).

PotassiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
316 mg7% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
369 mg8% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 369 mg vs 316 mg in Broccoli (Raw) (+53.0 mg, +17%).

CalciumBroccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
47.0 mg4% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
19.0 mg1% DV

Broccoli (Raw) provides 47.0 mg vs 19.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+28.0 mg, +147%).

IronLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.73 mg4% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
3.3 mg19% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 3.3 mg vs 0.73 mg in Broccoli (Raw) (+2.6 mg, +356%).

MagnesiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
21.0 mg5% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
36.0 mg9% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 36.0 mg vs 21.0 mg in Broccoli (Raw) (+15.0 mg, +71%).

PhosphorusLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
66.0 mg5% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
180 mg14% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 180 mg vs 66.0 mg in Broccoli (Raw) (+114 mg, +173%).

ZincLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.41 mg4% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.3 mg12% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.3 mg vs 0.41 mg in Broccoli (Raw) (+0.86 mg, +210%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Broccoli (Raw)
0.04 g
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.05 g

Both Broccoli (Raw) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.04 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Broccoli (Raw) leads in 6 categories while Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) leads in 14.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients. Overall, Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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