Brussels sprouts vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Brussels sprouts and Rapini
- Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin C, and Potassium, yet Rapini is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Iron, Calcium, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprouts is 72% higher.
- Brussels sprouts contain 2 times more Potassium than Rapini. Brussels sprouts contain 389mg of Potassium, while Rapini contains 196mg.
Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Broccoli raab, raw.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +98.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.2% |
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 | +320.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +247.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.1% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
3.17 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
2.85 g
Water:
92.55 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +214% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.3% |
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Protein
~3.17g
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Water
~92.55g
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
0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.13 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +117592.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -19.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +13% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
0.81 g
Fructose:
0.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.11 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +318.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +710% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +447.1% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 22kcal |
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| Protein | 3.38g | 3.17g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.49g |
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| Vitamin C | 85mg | 20.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.15g | 0.15g |
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| Carbs | 8.95g | 2.85g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 42mg | 108mg |
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| Potassium | 389mg | 196mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.14mg |
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| Sugar | 2.2g | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.77mg |
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| Phosphorus | 69mg | 73mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 33mg |
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| Vitamin A | 754IU | 2622IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 131µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 1.62mg |
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| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.395mg |
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| Selenium | 1.6µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.129mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 1.221mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.322mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin K | 177µg | 224µg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 83µg |
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| Choline | 19.1mg | 18.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.062g | 0.05g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.026g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.13g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.043mg |
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| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.106mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.104mg |
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| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.17mg |
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| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.048mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.128mg |
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| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.153mg |
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| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.066mg |
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| Fructose | 0.93g | 0.17g |
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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%
80%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rapini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rapini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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.