Brussels sprouts vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Brussels sprouts and Green beans
- Green beans contain less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat than Brussels sprouts.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 108% higher.
- Green beans contain 1055 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 153g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Green beans contain 0.145g.
The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +166.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
| 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 | +776.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +317.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +291.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +269.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13% |
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:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.28g
~equal in
Water
~89.22g
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
0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +109.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105417.2% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.064g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 35kcal |
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| Protein | 3.38g | 1.89g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 85mg | 9.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.15g | 4.68g |
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| Carbs | 8.95g | 7.88g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 42mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 389mg | 146mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.65mg |
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| Sugar | 2.2g | 3.63g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.057mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 69mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 754IU | 633IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.46mg |
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| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.285mg |
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| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.614mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin K | 177µg | 47.9µg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 33µg |
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| Choline | 19.1mg | 16.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.062g | 0.064g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.145g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.082mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.069mg |
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| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.116mg |
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| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.091mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.023mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.093mg |
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| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.035mg |
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| Fructose | 0.93g |
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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
76%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)