Goji Berry vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Goji Berry and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goji berry
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goji berry and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and goji berry are high in Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium.
- Goji berry is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Goji berry is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than goji berry - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and goji berry has 349 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goji berry is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Goji berry has a macronutrient ratio of 16:84:0 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goji Berry | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 65% |
| Fat | ~ | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goji berry is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 91% less carbohydrates than goji berry - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both broccoli and goji berry are high in dietary fiber. Goji berry has 400% more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goji berry has 13g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Goji berry is high in sugar and broccoli has 96% less sugar than goji berry - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and goji berry has 45.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Goji berry is an excellent source of protein and it has 406% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and goji berry has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and goji berry are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both broccoli and goji berry are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 84% more Vitamin C than goji berry - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goji berry has 48.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than goji berry - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than goji berry - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than goji berry - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Goji Berry | 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 goji berry are high in calcium. Goji berry has 304% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
iron
Goji berry is an excellent source of iron and it has 832% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and goji berry 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | 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% | chlorine | 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 broccoli or goji berry contain more calories in 100 grams?Goji berry is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than goji berry - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and goji berry has 349 calories.
Does broccoli or goji berry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goji berry is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 90% fewer carbohydrates than goji berry - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or goji berry contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and goji berry are high in calcium. Goji berry has 300% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or goji berry contain more iron?
Goji berry is an abundant source of iron and it has 830% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
Does broccoli or goji berry contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.