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Green bean vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Green bean and Brussels sprout

  • Green bean contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat than Brussels sprout.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 108% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Green bean
Green bean
2
:
8
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Iron +115.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.9%
Contains more Potassium +166.4%
Contains more Zinc +68%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Equal in Calcium - 42
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
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 -96%
Contains more Iron +115.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.9%
Contains more Potassium +166.4%
Contains more Zinc +68%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Equal in Calcium - 42

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.
Green bean
Green bean
1
:
9
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +776.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +269.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
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 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +776.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +269.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Green bean
Green bean
1
:
4
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Protein +78.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Contains more Other +87.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 86
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 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 +78.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Contains more Other +87.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Green bean
Green bean
0
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105417.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.062
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105417.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.062

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 1.89g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.28g 0.3g Brussels sprout
Carbs 7.88g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 35kcal 43kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 3.63g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.2g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 44mg 42mg Green bean
Iron 0.65mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 29mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 146mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 1mg 25mg Green bean
Zinc 0.25mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.057mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.285mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.2µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 633IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 9.7mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.09mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.074mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 33µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 47.9µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.082mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.116mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.091mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.023mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.093mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.035mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Green bean 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
24%
Green bean
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green bean
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.