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Nori vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nori and Brussels sprout

  • Nori is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Folate, and Zinc, yet Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprout is 144% higher.
  • Nori contains 7 times more Vitamin A RAE than Brussels sprout. Nori contains 260µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Brussels sprout contains 38µg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, laver, raw 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.
Nori
Nori
5
:
5
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +277.1%
Contains more Manganese +193.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains less Sodium -47.9%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Equal in Potassium - 389
Nori
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +277.1%
Contains more Manganese +193.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains less Sodium -47.9%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
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.
Nori
Nori
6
:
4
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin A +589.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Folate +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4325%
Nori
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Brussels sprout
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 A +589.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Folate +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
Nori
2
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Protein +71.9%
Contains more Other +175.2%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 86
Nori
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Brussels sprout
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 +71.9%
Contains more Other +175.2%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
Nori
2
:
1
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138990.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.062
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.023
Nori
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138990.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.062
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.023

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 5.81g 3.38g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.3g Brussels sprout
Carbs 5.11g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 35kcal 43kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 0.49g 2.2g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 70mg 42mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 1.4mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 58mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 356mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 48mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 1.05mg 0.42mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.07mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.337mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 5202IU 754IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 38µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 0.88mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.09mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.745mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.309mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 146µg 61µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.037mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.12mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.132mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.152mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.154mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.032mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.098mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.155mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.076mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.062g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.023g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 153g Brussels sprout

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is better in case of low diet
Nori 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
67%
Nori
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.