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Brussels sprout vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brussels sprout and Biscuit

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Biscuit is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprout is 94% higher.
  • Brussels sprout contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Biscuit. Brussels sprout contains 0.219mg of Vitamin B6, while Biscuit contains 0.035mg.
  • Brussels sprout contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +221.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Calcium +459.5%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.7%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +1118.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +221.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Calcium +459.5%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.7%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +1118.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +819.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +42400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285
Equal in Folate - 61
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +819.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +42400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285
Equal in Folate - 61

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +197.6%
Contains more Protein +107.1%
Contains more Fats +5333.3%
Contains more Carbs +398.3%
Contains more Other +133.6%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Water +197.6%
Contains more Protein +107.1%
Contains more Fats +5333.3%
Contains more Carbs +398.3%
Contains more Other +133.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3575.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30030.4%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3575.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30030.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprout Biscuit
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 3.38g 7g Biscuit
Fats 0.3g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 8.95g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 43kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 3.8g 1.5g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 1.4mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 389mg 121mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 580mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.07mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.337mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 1.6µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 754IU 82IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 0.2mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.285mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.035mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 61µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.12mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.152mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.154mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.032mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.155mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.076mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 4.324g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 4.163g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Biscuit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
81%
Brussels sprout
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.262g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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 sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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