Sriracha vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Sriracha and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sriracha
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sriracha and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and sriracha are high in Vitamin C and calcium.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sriracha (SRIRACHA) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli has 39% less calories than sriracha - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and sriracha has 56 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sriracha is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Sriracha has a macronutrient ratio of 6:50:44 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sriracha | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 65% |
| Fat | 44% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli and sriracha contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and sriracha has 7.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 225% more dietary fiber than sriracha - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sriracha has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Broccoli and sriracha contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sriracha has 4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 253% more protein than sriracha - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and sriracha has 0.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and sriracha are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sriracha has 0.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both broccoli and sriracha are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 365% more Vitamin C than sriracha - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sriracha has 19.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than sriracha - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sriracha does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than sriracha - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sriracha does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than sriracha - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sriracha does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Sriracha | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and sriracha are high in calcium. Broccoli is very similar to broccoli for calcium - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and sriracha has 48mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli and sriracha contain similar amounts of iron - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and sriracha has 0.58mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than sriracha - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and sriracha does not contain significant amounts.
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% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 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% | 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% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 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 broccoli or sriracha contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli has 40% less calories than sriracha - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and sriracha has 56 calories.
Does broccoli or sriracha have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli and sriracha contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and sriracha has 7.2g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or sriracha contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and sriracha are high in calcium. Broccoli is very similar to broccoli for calcium - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and sriracha has 48mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or sriracha contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than sriracha - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and sriracha does not contain significant amounts.