Beetroot vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beetroot and Brussels sprouts different?
- Beetroot is richer in folate, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin E.
- Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin K, 147% more than beetroot.
- Beetroot contains 2 times more folate than Brussels sprouts. Beetroot contains 109µg of folate, while Brussels sprouts contain 61µg.
Beets, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +162.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128.6% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1634.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +348.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +88400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +218.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.9% |
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Carbs
~8.95g
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Water
~86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254900% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 153g | 1020% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 177µg | 147% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 85mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.219mg | 12% |
| Folate | 109µg | 61µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.139mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.4mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.88mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 3.38g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 69mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.309mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.745mg | 3% |
| Choline | 6mg | 19.1mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 389mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 8.95g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)