Side-by-Side Comparison

Broccoli (Raw) vs Quinoa (Cooked)

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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VS
Fluffy cooked quinoa showing tiny light spiraled germ rings
grains

Quinoa (Cooked)

120Calories
4.4Protein
2.8Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

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

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-72%
Broccoli (Raw)

Broccoli (Raw) has fewer calories (energy) (34 kcal vs 120 kcal, 86 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+56%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 2.8 g in Broccoli (Raw) (+1.6 g, +56%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+8%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.6 g in Broccoli (Raw) (+0.20 g, +8%).

Higher Vitamin C
Broccoli (Raw)

Broccoli (Raw) provides 89.2 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+89.2 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Broccoli (Raw)100 g edible portion
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
34 kcal2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 34 kcal in Broccoli (Raw) (+86 kcal, +253%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
2.8 g6% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 2.8 g in Broccoli (Raw) (+1.6 g, +56%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
6.6 g2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 6.6 g in Broccoli (Raw) (+14.7 g, +221%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
2.6 g9% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.6 g in Broccoli (Raw) (+0.20 g, +8%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.37 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.37 g in Broccoli (Raw) (+1.5 g, +419%).

Total SugarsBroccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
1.7 g3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV

Broccoli (Raw) provides 1.7 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.83 g, +95%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CBroccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
89.2 mg99% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg

Broccoli (Raw) has higher vitamin c (89.2 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Broccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
31 µg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg

Broccoli (Raw) provides 31 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+30 µg, +3000%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Broccoli (Raw)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

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

Vitamin EBroccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.78 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV

Broccoli (Raw) provides 0.78 mg vs 0.63 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.15 mg, +24%).

Vitamin KBroccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
102 µg85% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Broccoli (Raw) has higher vitamin k (102 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Broccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
63 µg16% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV

Broccoli (Raw) provides 63 µg vs 42 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+21 µg, +50%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Broccoli (Raw)
0.07 mg6% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Both Broccoli (Raw) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.07 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Broccoli (Raw)
0.12 mg9% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Broccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.64 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV

Broccoli (Raw) provides 0.64 mg vs 0.41 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.23 mg, +55%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Broccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.57 mg11% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV

Broccoli (Raw) provides 0.57 mg vs 0.23 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.35 mg, +151%).

Vitamin B6Broccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.18 mg10% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV

Broccoli (Raw) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.18 mg vs 0.12 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Broccoli (Raw)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumBroccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
33.0 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg

Broccoli (Raw) provides 33.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+26.0 mg, +371%).

PotassiumBroccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
316 mg7% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV

Broccoli (Raw) provides 316 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+144 mg, +84%).

CalciumBroccoli (Raw) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
47.0 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV

Broccoli (Raw) provides 47.0 mg vs 17.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+30.0 mg, +176%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.73 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.73 mg in Broccoli (Raw) (+0.76 mg, +104%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
21.0 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 21.0 mg in Broccoli (Raw) (+43.0 mg, +205%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
66.0 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 66.0 mg in Broccoli (Raw) (+86.0 mg, +130%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.41 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.41 mg in Broccoli (Raw) (+0.68 mg, +166%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Broccoli (Raw)
0.04 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.04 g in Broccoli (Raw) (+0.19 g, +490%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Broccoli (Raw) leads in 12 categories while Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 10.Both foods show similar concentrations in 4 nutrients. Overall, Broccoli (Raw) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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