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Gratin vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gratin and Brussels sprout

  • Gratin has more Copper, and Calcium, while Brussels sprout has more Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 83% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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 +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Contains more Selenium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +118.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Manganese +109.3%
Equal in Potassium - 389
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Contains more Selenium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +118.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Manganese +109.3%
Equal in Potassium - 389

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.
Gratin
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +758.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +454.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
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 B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +758.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +454.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.7%
Contains more Fats +2430%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +51.8%
Contains more Water +16.2%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +49.7%
Contains more Fats +2430%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +51.8%
Contains more Water +16.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9243.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55334.8%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9243.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55334.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 5.15g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 3.38g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.3g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 8.95g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 43kcal Gratin
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 119mg 42mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 113mg 69mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 389mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.69mg 0.42mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.07mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 2.7µg 1.6µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 38µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 9.9mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.09mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.745mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.309mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 11µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.037mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.12mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.132mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.152mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.154mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.032mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.098mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.155mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.076mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.023g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Brussels sprout
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
15%
Gratin
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.671g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.