Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Brussels sprouts vs. Broad beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between Brussels sprouts and Broad beans?

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Polyunsaturated fat in Brussels sprouts are higher than in Broad beans.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 72% more.
  • Broad beans contain 505 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 153g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Broad beans contain 0.303g.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this article.

Infographic

Brussels sprouts vs Broad beans infographic
Infographic link

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 22% 5.4% 17% 56% 20% 13% 31% 5.3% 34% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.9%
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~73mg

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% 45% 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 66% 16% 0% 0% 32% 21% 23% 4% 6.7% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +655.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.128mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~58µg

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
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more OtherOther +52.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.8%
~equal in Water ~83.7g

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.303 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50395%

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 Broad beans
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Broad beans Opinion
Calories 43kcal 62kcal Broad beans
Protein 3.38g 4.8g Broad beans
Fats 0.3g 0.5g Broad beans
Vitamin C 85mg 19.8mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 6.5g Broad beans
Carbs 8.95g 10.1g Broad beans
Magnesium 23mg 31mg Broad beans
Calcium 42mg 18mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 193mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 1.5mg Broad beans
Sugar 2.2g Broad beans
Fiber 3.8g 3.6g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.06mg Brussels sprouts
Zinc 0.42mg 0.47mg Broad beans
Phosphorus 69mg 73mg Broad beans
Sodium 25mg 41mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 754IU 270IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 14µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.261mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 1µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.128mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.2mg Broad beans
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.066mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.029mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 58µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.142g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.02g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.303g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.048mg Broad beans
Threonine 0.12mg 0.178mg Broad beans
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.215mg Broad beans
Leucine 0.152mg 0.37mg Broad beans
Lysine 0.154mg 0.313mg Broad beans
Methionine 0.032mg 0.037mg Broad beans
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.195mg Broad beans
Valine 0.155mg 0.235mg Broad beans
Histidine 0.076mg 0.115mg Broad beans
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Broad beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
76%
Brussels sprouts
16%
Broad beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
21%
Broad beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broad beans
Broad beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Broad beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.