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Zucchini vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Zucchini and Brussels sprout

  • Brussels sprout is higher than Zucchini in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 144% more than Zucchini.

Food varieties used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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.
Contains less Sodium -68%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Iron +278.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.6%
Contains more Potassium +49%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.4%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains less Sodium -68%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Iron +278.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.6%
Contains more Potassium +49%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.4%
Contains more Selenium +700%

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 +277%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +374.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4016.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
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 +277%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +374.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4016.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Protein +179.3%
Contains more Carbs +187.8%
Contains more Other +140.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 86
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 Water +10.2%
Contains more Protein +179.3%
Contains more Carbs +187.8%
Contains more Other +140.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168031.9%
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168031.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +32.1%
Contains more Fructose +48.4%
Contains more Sucrose +820%
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Glucose +32.1%
Contains more Fructose +48.4%
Contains more Sucrose +820%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 1.21g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.32g 0.3g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 17kcal 43kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 1.38g 0.93g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 1g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 16mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 0.37mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 38mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 261mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 8mg 25mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.053mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.177mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.2µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 200IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 17.9mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.09mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 24µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 4.3µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.029mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.071mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.067mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.018mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.054mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.026mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 153g Brussels sprout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
16%
Zucchini
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.

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