Beer vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and broccoli:
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
| Beer | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 65% |
| Fat | ~ | 7% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beer and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beer - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 513% more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and beer are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than beer - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than beer - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than beer - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than beer - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12. Both beer and broccoli contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Beer | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 35 times more iron than beer - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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 beer and broccoli contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Beer | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.81 mg | 7.84 mg |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.02 mg | 3.26 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.8 mg |
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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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beer or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does beer or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does beer or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.