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Brussels sprouts vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brussels sprouts and brie

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K and vitamin C, yet brie is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for Brussels sprouts is 146% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Cheese, brie.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.9%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more CopperCopper +268.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +891.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +338.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.3%

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% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
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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 0% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7595.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.235mg
~equal in Folate ~65µg

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
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21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1888.9%
Contains more WaterWater +77.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +513.9%
Contains more FatsFats +9126.7%
Contains more OtherOther +97.1%

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
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66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18423%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34739.1%

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 Brie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Brie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.826g 1014%
Vitamin K 177µg 2.3µg 146%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Saturated fat 0.062g 17.41g 79%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.65µg 69%
Fats 0.3g 27.68g 42%
Protein 3.38g 20.75g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.52mg 33%
Sodium 25mg 629mg 26%
Selenium 1.6µg 14.5µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 8.013g 20%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.38mg 18%
Phosphorus 69mg 188mg 17%
Vitamin A 38µg 174µg 15%
Calories 43kcal 334kcal 15%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Calcium 42mg 184mg 14%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.034mg 13%
Iron 1.4mg 0.5mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.69mg 8%
Potassium 389mg 152mg 7%
Copper 0.07mg 0.019mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.07mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.24mg 4%
Carbs 8.95g 0.45g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.38mg 2%
Choline 19.1mg 15.4mg 1%
Folate 61µg 65µg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.235mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 0.45g N/A
Sugar 2.2g 0.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.322mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0.751mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 1.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 1.929mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 1.851mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.592mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 1.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Brie
Low Calories diet ok
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
45%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 604mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.