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Broth vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and Brussels sprouts different?

  • Broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, and calcium, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin A.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1037% more than Brussels sprouts.
  • Broth contains 55 times more saturated fat than Brussels sprouts. Broth contains 3.43g of saturated fat, while Brussels sprouts contain 0.062g.
  • Brussels sprouts are lower in sodium.

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +143.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains more IronIron +35.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.7%

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.
Broth
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7627.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 ProteinProtein +392.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4526.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.2%
Contains more OtherOther +3489.8%
Contains more WaterWater +3688.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
100%
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 +23204.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3315.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 25mg 1037%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 153g 990%
Vitamin K 0µg 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 85mg 93%
Selenium 28µg 1.6µg 48%
Protein 16.66g 3.38g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.09mg 26%
Fats 13.88g 0.3g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 19.1mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Calcium 187mg 42mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.062g 15%
Phosphorus 166mg 69mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.023g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.745mg 11%
Calories 267kcal 43kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.219mg 9%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.337mg 8%
Magnesium 56mg 23mg 8%
Copper 0mg 0.07mg 8%
Folate 32µg 61µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.309mg 6%
Iron 1.03mg 1.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.139mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.88mg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.42mg 3%
Carbs 18.01g 8.95g 3%
Potassium 309mg 389mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Broth
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 23850mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.368g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprouts - 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.