Worcestershire Sauce vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Worcestershire Sauce and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
worcestershire sauce
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in worcestershire sauce and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and worcestershire sauce are high in Vitamin C, calcium and potassium.
- Broccoli has 4.9 times less sugar than worcestershire sauce.
- Broccoli has 56% less calories than worcestershire sauce.
- Broccoli has 65% less carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce.
- Broccoli has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli has 56% less calories than worcestershire sauce - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, worcestershire sauce is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Worcestershire sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Worcestershire Sauce | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 65% |
| Fat | ~ | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli has 65% less carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than worcestershire sauce - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Broccoli has 4.9 times less sugar than worcestershire sauce - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has more protein than worcestershire sauce - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and worcestershire sauce are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both broccoli and worcestershire sauce are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 586% more Vitamin C than worcestershire sauce - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 13mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 520% more Vitamin A than worcestershire sauce - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and worcestershire sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 100 times more Vitamin K than worcestershire sauce - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both worcestershire sauce and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Worcestershire Sauce | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and worcestershire sauce are high in calcium. Worcestershire sauce has 128% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of iron and it has 626% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and worcestershire sauce are high in potassium. Worcestershire sauce has 153% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg 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,
| Worcestershire Sauce | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 43 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 48 UG | 1403 UG |
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: Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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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% | 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% | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or worcestershire sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli has 60% less calories than worcestershire sauce - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
Does broccoli or worcestershire sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 70% fewer carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or worcestershire sauce contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and worcestershire sauce are high in calcium. Worcestershire sauce has 130% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or worcestershire sauce contain more iron?
Worcestershire sauce is an abundant source of iron and it has 630% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
Does broccoli or worcestershire sauce contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and worcestershire sauce are high in potassium. Worcestershire sauce has 150% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg of potassium.