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Brussels sprouts vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprouts and Beetroot different?

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin E, while Beetroot is higher in Folate.
  • Brussels sprouts covers your daily need of Vitamin K 147% more than Beetroot.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 22 times more Vitamin E than Beetroot. Brussels sprouts contain 0.88mg of Vitamin E, while Beetroot contains 0.04mg.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Beets, 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.
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 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.329mg

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 16% 2% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1634.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2184.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +88400%
Contains more CholineCholine +218.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.9%
Contains more FatsFats +76.5%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%
~equal in Carbs ~9.56g
~equal in Water ~87.58g

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
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +254900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Beetroot Opinion
Calories 43kcal 43kcal
Protein 3.38g 1.61g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 4.9mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 6.76g Beetroot
Carbs 8.95g 9.56g Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 42mg 16mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 325mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.8mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 6.76g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 3.8g 2.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.42mg 0.35mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 40mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 78mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 754IU 33IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 2µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.04mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.329mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.031mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.04mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.334mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.067mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 0.2µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 109µg Beetroot
Choline 19.1mg 6mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.06g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.019mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.047mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.048mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.068mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.058mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.018mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.046mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.056mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.021mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Beetroot
Low Calories diet Equal
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
76%
Brussels sprouts
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.