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Brussels sprouts vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprouts and artichoke

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1, yet artichoke is higher in copper, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 135% more than artichoke.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 7 times more vitamin C than artichoke. While Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of vitamin C, artichoke contains only 11.7mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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.
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 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +230%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.4%
~equal in Calcium ~44mg
~equal in Potassium ~370mg
~equal in Iron ~1.28mg

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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +626.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1095.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.338mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more OtherOther +21.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%
~equal in Protein ~3.27g
~equal in Water ~84.94g

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
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +360%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +238962.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.9%

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 Artichoke
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Artichoke DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.064g 1020%
Vitamin K 177µg 14.8µg 135%
Vitamin C 85mg 11.7mg 81%
Copper 0.07mg 0.231mg 18%
Magnesium 23mg 60mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.116mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.072mg 6%
Fiber 3.8g 5.4g 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.19mg 5%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.256mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 1µg 4%
Phosphorus 69mg 90mg 3%
Sodium 25mg 94mg 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 0.2µg 3%
Choline 19.1mg 34.4mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.046mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.066mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 1.28mg 2%
Folate 61µg 68µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.338mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.49mg 1%
Carbs 8.95g 10.51g 1%
Potassium 389mg 370mg 1%
Calories 43kcal 47kcal 0%
Protein 3.38g 3.27g 0%
Fats 0.3g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 5.15g 5.11g N/A
Calcium 42mg 44mg 0%
Sugar 2.2g 0.99g N/A
Saturated fat 0.062g 0.036g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 0.005g 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.