Peach vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Peach and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peach
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and broccoli:
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, 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: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli and peach contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to broccoli for fat. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:6 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 64% |
| Fat | 6% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 73% more dietary fiber than peach - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 210% more protein than peach - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and peach are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 20 times more Vitamin C than peach - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than peach - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 32 times more Vitamin K than peach - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both peach and broccoli contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Peach | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than peach - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli and peach contain similar amounts of iron - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 159% more potassium than peach - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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, both peach and broccoli contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Peach | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 361 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 1403 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
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).
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FAQ
Does broccoli or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli and peach contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does broccoli or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or peach contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than peach - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and peach has 122mg of potassium.