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Brussels sprouts vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brussels sprouts and American cheese

  • Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K and vitamin C, while American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 145% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in Brussels sprouts is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.7%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +722%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2388.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +492.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +829%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1162.5%

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.
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%
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 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +826.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +880.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6707.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +89.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.9%
Contains more WaterWater +117.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +436.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10496.7%
Contains more OtherOther +394.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11797.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35708.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts American cheese DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 1.286g 1011%
Vitamin K 177µg 2.6µg 145%
Calcium 42mg 1045mg 100%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Saturated fat 0.062g 18.057g 82%
Phosphorus 69mg 641mg 82%
Sodium 25mg 1671mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Fats 0.3g 31.79g 48%
Selenium 1.6µg 20.2µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Protein 3.38g 18.13g 30%
Vitamin A 38µg 250µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 8.236g 21%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.49mg 19%
Calories 43kcal 371kcal 16%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.041mg 13%
Folate 61µg 8µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.054mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.234mg 11%
Iron 1.4mg 0.63mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.015mg 10%
Potassium 389mg 132mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.076mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Choline 19.1mg 36.2mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Copper 0.07mg 0.046mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.403mg 2%
Carbs 8.95g 3.7g 2%
Fructose 0.93g 0g 1%
Magnesium 23mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 2.2g 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts American cheese
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 1646mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.995g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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