Brussels sprouts vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brussels sprouts and bananas different?
- Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin E, while bananas are higher in vitamin B6.
- Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin K, 147% more than bananas.
- Brussels sprouts contain 12 times more vitamin A than bananas. Brussels sprouts contain 754IU of vitamin A, while bananas contain 64IU.
Brussels sprouts, raw and Bananas, 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 CalciumCalcium | +740% |
| Contains more IronIron | +438.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +213.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
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 CVitamin C | +877% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +780% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +348.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +205% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +210.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +155.2% |
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Fats
~0.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209489% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
0.81 g
Fructose:
0.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
5.38 g
Sucrose:
2.39 g
Glucose:
4.98 g
Fructose:
4.85 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +419.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +514.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +421.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.073g | 1020% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 0.5µg | 147% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 8.7mg | 85% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.26mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.367mg | 11% |
| Folate | 61µg | 20µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.031mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 22mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 1.09g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 4.85g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.6g | 5% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 22.84g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 5mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 9.8mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 89kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 358mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.334mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.078mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.077mg | 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
73%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)