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Agar vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Agar and Brussels sprout

  • Agar has more Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, while Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Agar's daily need coverage for Iron is 250% higher.
  • Brussels sprout contains 33 times less Magnesium than Agar. Agar contains 770mg of Magnesium, while Brussels sprout contains 23mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, agar, dried and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +1388.1%
Contains more Iron +1428.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3247.8%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Zinc +1281%
Contains more Copper +771.4%
Contains more Manganese +1176%
Contains more Selenium +362.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +1388.1%
Contains more Iron +1428.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3247.8%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Zinc +1281%
Contains more Copper +771.4%
Contains more Manganese +1176%
Contains more Selenium +362.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Agar
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Contains more Vitamin E +468.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +876.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.4%
Contains more Folate +850.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +625.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin E +468.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +876.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.4%
Contains more Folate +850.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +625.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.7%
Contains more Carbs +803.7%
Contains more Other +186.9%
Contains more Water +890.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +83.7%
Contains more Carbs +803.7%
Contains more Other +186.9%
Contains more Water +890.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149900%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.062
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149900%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.062

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Agar Brussels sprout
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 5.15g Agar
Protein 6.21g 3.38g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 80.88g 8.95g Agar
Calories 306kcal 43kcal Agar
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.97g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 7.7g 3.8g Agar
Calcium 625mg 42mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 1.4mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 23mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 1125mg 389mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 5.8mg 0.42mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.07mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.337mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 1.6µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 5mg 0.88mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.09mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.309mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.219mg Agar
Folate 580µg 61µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.062g Agar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g 0g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.023g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agar Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Agar
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agar
Agar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Agar
Agar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.