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Black pepper vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Black pepper and Brussels sprout different?

  • Black pepper is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, while Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Black pepper covers your daily need of Manganese 540% more than Brussels sprout.
  • Black pepper contains 19 times more Copper than Brussels sprout. Black pepper contains 1.33mg of Copper, while Brussels sprout contains 0.07mg.

Spices, pepper, black 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 Calcium +954.8%
Contains more Iron +593.6%
Contains more Magnesium +643.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +129%
Contains more Potassium +241.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Contains more Copper +1800%
Contains more Manganese +3684.3%
Contains more Selenium +206.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +954.8%
Contains more Iron +593.6%
Contains more Magnesium +643.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +129%
Contains more Potassium +241.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Contains more Copper +1800%
Contains more Manganese +3684.3%
Contains more Selenium +206.3%

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 E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +258.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 177
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
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 E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +258.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 177

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +207.4%
Contains more Fats +986.7%
Contains more Carbs +614.5%
Contains more Other +625.5%
Contains more Water +590.2%
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 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 Protein +207.4%
Contains more Fats +986.7%
Contains more Carbs +614.5%
Contains more Other +625.5%
Contains more Water +590.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3113%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15230.7%
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3113%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15230.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2200%
Contains more Glucose +237.5%
Contains more Fructose +304.3%
3% 38% 36% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 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 Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2200%
Contains more Glucose +237.5%
Contains more Fructose +304.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 38.65g 5.15g Black pepper
Protein 10.39g 3.38g Black pepper
Fats 3.26g 0.3g Black pepper
Carbs 63.95g 8.95g Black pepper
Calories 251kcal 43kcal Black pepper
Fructose 0.23g 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 0.64g 2.2g Black pepper
Fiber 25.3g 3.8g Black pepper
Calcium 443mg 42mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 1.4mg Black pepper
Magnesium 171mg 23mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 158mg 69mg Black pepper
Potassium 1329mg 389mg Black pepper
Sodium 20mg 25mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 0.42mg Black pepper
Copper 1.33mg 0.07mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 0.337mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 1.6µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 547IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 1.04mg 0.88mg Black pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.09mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 0.745mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.309mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.219mg Black pepper
Folate 17µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 163.7µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.037mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg 0.12mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0.132mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg 0.152mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg 0.154mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg 0.032mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.098mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg 0.155mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg 0.076mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 0.023g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 153g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper 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
60%
Black pepper
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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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