Broccoli vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and pickles:
- Both pickles and broccoli are high in calcium.
- Broccoli has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Pickle has 65% less calories than broccoli.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 65% less calories than broccoli - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to pickles for carbs. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for pickles, 14:66:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 66% |
| Fat | 7% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickles and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g 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 160% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 464% more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and broccoli are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g 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 37 times more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 417% more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg 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 487% more Vitamin K than pickle - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both broccoli and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Broccoli | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and broccoli are high in calcium. Pickle has 21% more calcium than broccoli - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 181% more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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, both broccoli and pickles contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Broccoli | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 361 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1403 UG | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both broccoli and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Broccoli | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.052 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.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 70% less calories than broccoli - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does pickles or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickles and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pickles or broccoli contain more calcium?
Both pickles and broccoli are high in calcium. Pickle has 20% more calcium than broccoli - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
Does pickles or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.