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Brussels sprout vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brussels sprout and Cabbage?

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Fiber in Brussels sprout is higher than in Cabbage.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 84% more.
  • Cabbage contains 4 times less Copper than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout contains 0.07mg of Copper, while Cabbage contains 0.019mg.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Cabbage, raw types in this article.

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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 Iron +197.9%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.4%
Contains more Potassium +128.8%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +268.4%
Contains more Manganese +110.6%
Contains more Selenium +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Equal in Calcium - 40
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 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Iron +197.9%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.4%
Contains more Potassium +128.8%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +268.4%
Contains more Manganese +110.6%
Contains more Selenium +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Equal in Calcium - 40

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 +669.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.6%
Contains more Folate +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +132.9%
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 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +669.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.6%
Contains more Folate +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +132.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +164.1%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +54.3%
Contains more Other +114.1%
Equal in Water - 92.18
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +164.1%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +54.3%
Contains more Other +114.1%
Equal in Water - 92.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +899900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +899900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +475%
Contains more Glucose +106.2%
Contains more Fructose +55.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +475%
Contains more Glucose +106.2%
Contains more Fructose +55.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Cabbage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 3.3g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 1.28g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 5.8g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 25kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 2.2g 3.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 2.5g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 40mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 0.47mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 12mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 26mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 170mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 18mg Cabbage
Zinc 0.42mg 0.18mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.019mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.16mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.3µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 98IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 5µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.15mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 36.6mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.061mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.04mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.234mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.212mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.124mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 43µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 76µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.011mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.035mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.03mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.041mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.044mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.012mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.042mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.022mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.034g Cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.017g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.017g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)

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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.