Raw Pork Belly vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Raw Pork Belly and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw pork belly
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw pork belly and broccoli:
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Raw pork belly has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, broccoli contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Raw pork belly is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raw pork belly is high in calories and broccoli has 93% less calories than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 518 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw pork belly is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Raw pork belly has a macronutrient ratio of 7:0:93 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Pork Belly | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 65% |
| Fat | 93% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw pork belly has less carbohydrates than broccoli - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw pork belly - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw pork belly has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Raw pork belly is a great source of protein and it has 231% more protein than broccoli - raw pork belly has 9.3g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw pork belly is high in saturated fat and broccoli has 99% less saturated fat than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 19.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Broccoli has less cholesterol than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 72mg 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 296 times more Vitamin C than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 933% more Vitamin A than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Raw pork belly and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw pork belly has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than raw pork belly - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw pork belly has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, broccoli contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both raw pork belly and broccoli contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Raw Pork Belly | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.396 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.242 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 4.647 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.256 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.84 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 840% more calcium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Raw pork belly and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - raw pork belly has 0.52mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 71% more potassium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 185mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raw pork belly has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Raw Pork Belly | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.48 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.48 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw pork belly has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Raw Pork Belly | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 5.03 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 5.03 G | 0.055 G |
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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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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% | 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% | Vitamin K | 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% | fluoride | 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 raw pork belly or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Raw pork belly is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 518 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does broccoli or raw pork belly have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raw pork belly has fewer carbohydrates than broccoli - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and raw pork belly has no carbs..
Does raw pork belly or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 70% more potassium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 185mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.