Broccoli vs Zucchini – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing broccoli to zucchini, we picked the broccoli.
Why?
This one wasn’t close:
In terms of macros, broccoli has more than 2x the fiber, 2x the carbs, and 2x the protein, winning this first round easily.
In the category of vitamins, broccoli has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, E, and K, while zucchini is not higher in any vitamins—another easy win for broccoli.
Looking at minerals, broccoli has more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, sweeping yet another category as zucchini is not higher in any minerals.
In other consideration, broccoli has sulforaphane, which is another point in its favor.
Adding up the sections makes for a very clear overall win for broccoli, but still, do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
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