BroccolivsHam Minced

Ham Minced has more protein, Broccoli is lower in calories, while Broccoli is leaner.

🎯When to Eat What

Goal-based picks for Broccoli vs Ham Minced

⚖️Watching your weight

Go with Broccoli at just 31 kcal per 100g — 88% fewer calories.

🫄Staying full longer

Ham Minced will keep you satisfied longer with 16.3g protein, 20.7g fat — fat and protein slow digestion while fiber adds bulk, keeping hunger at bay.

💪Building muscle

Ham Minced packs 16.3g of protein per 100g (25% of calories from protein) — the better pick for muscle growth and recovery.

❤️Heart health

Broccoli is the heart-friendlier option with lower saturated fat, less sodium, more fiber.

🛡️Immune support

Broccoli delivers 91mg of vitamin C per 100g — great for immune function and skin health.

🏆Overall healthier choice

Broccoli edges ahead overall with more fiber, less saturated fat, more vitamin C — making it the more nutritious option for everyday eating.

🔥Calorie Breakdown

Broccoli
31kcal
Protein27%
Carbs65%
Fat8%
Ham Minced
263kcal
Protein25%
Carbs3%
Fat72%

💪Macronutrient Comparison

BroccoliHam Minced
ProteinB Wins
2.6g
16g
CarbohydratesA Wins
6.3g
1.8g
Total FatA Wins
0.34g
21g
Dietary FiberA Wins
2.4g
0g

📊Full Nutrition Comparison

NutrientBroccoliHam MincedDiff
💪Macronutrients
Calories31kcal2%263kcal13%<0.1kcal
Protein2.6g5%16g33%<0.1g
Total Fat0.34g0%21g27%<0.1g
Saturated Fat<0.1g0%7.2g36%<0.1g
Cholesterol70mg23%
Carbohydrates6.3g2%1.8g1%+4.4g
Dietary Fiber2.4g9%0g0%+2.4g
Sugars0g
Vitamins
Vitamin A8.0mcg1%0mcg0%+8.0mcg
Vitamin C91mg101%0mg0%+91mg
Vitamin D0.70mcg3%
Vitamin E0.15mg1%0.27mg2%<0.1mg
Vitamin K102mcg85%0mcg0%+102mcg
Vitamin B60.19mg11%0.26mg15%<0.1mg
Vitamin B120.95mcg40%
Folate65mcg16%1.0mcg0%+64mcg
Thiamin (B1)<0.1mg6%0.71mg59%<0.1mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.11mg9%0.19mg15%<0.1mg
Niacin (B3)0.64mg4%4.2mg26%<0.1mg
🔶Minerals
Sodium36mg2%1240mg54%<0.1mg
Calcium46mg4%10mg1%+36mg
Iron0.69mg4%0.79mg4%<0.1mg
Potassium303mg6%311mg7%<0.1mg
Phosphorus67mg5%157mg13%<0.1mg
Magnesium21mg5%16mg4%+5.0mg
Zinc0.42mg4%1.9mg17%<0.1mg
Copper<0.1mg7%<0.1mg9%<0.1mg
Manganese0.20mg9%<0.1mg1%+0.17mg
Selenium1.6mcg3%20mcg36%<0.1mcg

🔬Nutritional Analysis

Calories: Broccoli is significantly lower in calories at just 31 kcal per 100g compared to 263 kcal for Ham Minced — that's 748% fewer calories, making Broccoli the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.

Protein: Ham Minced provides more protein with 16.3g versus 2.57g per 100g. In terms of protein-to-calorie efficiency, Broccoli offers better value for building and maintaining muscle.

Fat: Broccoli is the leaner option with 0.34g of total fat per 100g compared to 20.7g. Broccoli has less saturated fat (0.039g vs 7.18g).

Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin A (Broccoli: 8mcg vs 0mcg), Vitamin C (Broccoli: 91.3mg vs 0mg), Vitamin K (Broccoli: 102mcg vs 0mcg).

Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Sodium (Ham Minced: 1240mg vs 36mg), Selenium (Ham Minced: 20mcg vs 1.6mcg), Manganese (Broccoli: 0.197mg vs 0.031mg).

Diet Suitability: Ham Minced fits a low-carb or keto diet. Broccoli fits a low-fat diet. Broccoli fits a low-sodium diet.

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Data from USDA FoodData Central. All values per 100g.