Egg Noodles vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Egg Noodles and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
egg noodles
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg noodles and broccoli:
- Broccoli has 74% less carbohydrates than egg noodle.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Egg noodle has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, broccoli contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg noodle is high in calories and broccoli has 75% less calories than egg noodle - egg noodle has 138 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg noodles is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Egg noodles has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Noodles | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 64% |
| Fat | 14% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli has 74% less carbohydrates than egg noodle - egg noodle has 25.2g 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 117% more dietary fiber than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Egg noodles and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - egg noodle has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg noodle has 61% more protein than broccoli - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both egg noodles and broccoli are low in saturated fat - egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg noodles and broccoli are low in trans fat - egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Broccoli has less cholesterol than egg noodle - egg noodle has 29mg 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 more Vitamin C than egg noodle - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 417% more Vitamin A than egg noodle - egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Egg noodles and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg noodle has 0.17mg 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 egg noodle - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg noodle has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, broccoli contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both egg noodles and broccoli contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Egg Noodles | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.136 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 2.077 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.263 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 292% more calcium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Egg noodle has 101% more iron than broccoli - egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 732% more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Egg Noodles | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 361 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 1403 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both egg noodles and broccoli contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg Noodles | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg noodle has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.522 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.522 G | 0.055 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Egg Noodles or Broccoli .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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FAQ
Does egg noodles or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg noodle is high in calories and broccoli has 80% less calories than egg noodle - egg noodle has 138 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does egg noodles or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 70% fewer carbohydrates than egg noodle - egg noodle has 25.2g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does egg noodles or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 730% more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.