Mint vs. Broccoli

Nutrition comparison of Mint and Broccoli


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of mint versus broccoli (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mint and broccoli:

  • Both broccoli and mint are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Broccoli has 51% less calories than mint.
  • Broccoli has 55% less carbohydrates than mint.
  • Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K.
  • Mint has more riboflavin and niacin.
  • Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mint and broccoli is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Broccoli has 51% less calories than mint - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.

Mint Broccoli
Protein ~ 28%
Carbohydrates ~ 65%
Fat ~ 7%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Broccoli has 55% less carbohydrates than mint - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both broccoli and mint are high in dietary fiber. Mint has 208% more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Mint has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Broccoli and mint contain similar amounts of protein - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both broccoli and mint are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both broccoli and mint are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 181% more Vitamin C than mint - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 584% more Vitamin A than broccoli - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Broccoli has more Vitamin E than mint - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than mint - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Mint has more riboflavin and niacin. Both mint and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Mint Broccoli
Thiamin 0.082 MG 0.071 MG
Riboflavin 0.266 MG 0.117 MG
Niacin 1.706 MG 0.639 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.338 MG 0.573 MG
Vitamin B6 0.129 MG 0.175 MG
Folate 114 UG 63 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both broccoli and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 417% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.

iron

Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 596% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both broccoli and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 80% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, mint has more apigenin and luteolin than broccoli per 100 grams, however, broccoli contains more kaempferol and quercetin than mint per 100 grams.

Mint Broccoli
apigenin 5.39 mg ~
luteolin 12.66 mg 0.8 mg
kaempferol ~ 7.84 mg
myricetin ~ 0.06 mg
Quercetin ~ 3.26 mg

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.

Mint Broccoli
alpha linoleic acid 0.435 G 0.0215 G
Total 0.435 G 0.0215 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mint and broccoli contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Mint Broccoli
linoleic acid 0.069 G 0.049 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.006 G
Total 0.069 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: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .

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FAQ

Does broccoli or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?
Broccoli has 50% less calories than mint - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.

Does broccoli or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 60% fewer carbohydrates than mint - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.

Does broccoli or mint contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 420% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.

Does broccoli or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 600% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.

Does broccoli or mint contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 80% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.