Biscuit vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between biscuits and Brussels sprouts
- Biscuits are richer in selenium, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for Brussels sprouts is 94% higher.
- Biscuits contain 70 times more saturated fat than Brussels sprouts. Biscuits contain 4.324g of saturated fat, while Brussels sprouts contain 0.062g.
Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 more CalciumCalcium | +459.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1118.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +295.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +42400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5333.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +398.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +197.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30030.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3575.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 153g | 992% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 148% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 85mg | 94% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 1.6µg | 33% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 0.3g | 25% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 25mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.062g | 19% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 42mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.4mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.139mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0.023g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.09mg | 17% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 43kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 0.745mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 69mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.219mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 8.95g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.8g | 9% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 389mg | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 3.38g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.337mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.309mg | 0% |
| Folate | 61µg | 61µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 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
23%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.262g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals