Cornstarch vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornstarch
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and broccoli:
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- 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: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cornstarch is high in calories and broccoli has 91% less calories than cornstarch - cornstarch has 381 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornstarch is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Cornstarch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornstarch | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 65% |
| Fat | ~ | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cornstarch is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 93% less carbohydrates than cornstarch - cornstarch has 91.3g 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 189% more dietary fiber than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cornstarch has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 985% more protein than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cornstarch and broccoli are low in saturated fat - cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cornstarch - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than cornstarch - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than cornstarch - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cornstarch - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cornstarch | 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
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Cornstarch and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 104 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cornstarch and broccoli contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cornstarch | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.025 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.025 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: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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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% | 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 cornstarch or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Cornstarch is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than cornstarch - cornstarch has 381 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does cornstarch or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cornstarch is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cornstarch - cornstarch has 91.3g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cornstarch or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 104 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.