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Arborio rice vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Arborio rice and Brussels sprout

  • Arborio rice has more Selenium, while Brussels sprout has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% higher.
  • Brussels sprout contains 5 times less Selenium than Arborio rice. Arborio rice contains 7.5µg of Selenium, while Brussels sprout contains 1.6µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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.
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
5
:
5
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +368.8%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +1396.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Equal in Copper - 0.07
Equal in Manganese - 0.337
Arborio rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +368.8%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +1396.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Equal in Copper - 0.07
Equal in Manganese - 0.337

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.
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
3
:
7
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.2%
Equal in Folate - 61
Arborio rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
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 B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.2%
Equal in Folate - 61

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
1
:
4
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Carbs +221%
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Other +621.1%
Arborio rice
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 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 Carbs +221%
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Other +621.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
2
:
1
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305900%
Arborio rice
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 5.15g Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.19g 0.3g Brussels sprout
Carbs 28.73g 8.95g Arborio rice
Calories 130kcal 43kcal Arborio rice
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Arborio rice
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 1mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.46mg 1.4mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 33mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 26mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 0mg 25mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.072mg 0.07mg Arborio rice
Manganese 0.357mg 0.337mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg 1.6µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.139mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.745mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.309mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 59µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.084mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.195mg 0.152mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.056mg 0.032mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.098mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.056mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.062g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.023g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice 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
13%
Arborio rice
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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.

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.