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Brussels sprout vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprout and Arrowroot

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Manganese, yet Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin C needs 92% more than Arrowroot.
  • Brussels sprout contains 7 times more Calcium than Arrowroot. While Brussels sprout contains 42mg of Calcium, Arrowroot contains only 6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Arrowroot, 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 +600%
Contains more Manganese +93.7%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +72.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Sodium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Manganese +93.7%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +72.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Sodium - 26

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3868.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +4373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +454.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.143
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3868.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +4373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +454.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.143
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Carbs +49.6%
Equal in Water - 80.75
Equal in Other - 1.42
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Carbs +49.6%
Equal in Water - 80.75
Equal in Other - 1.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166204.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166204.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprout Arrowroot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Brussels sprout Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 3.38g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 43kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Arrowroot
Fiber 3.8g 1.3g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 6mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 69mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 389mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 25mg 26mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.07mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.337mg 0.174mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 19IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 1µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 1.9mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.059mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.292mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 61µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 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 0.062g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.004g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.092g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Arrowroot
Low Fats diet ok
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
81%
Brussels sprout
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.