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Brussels sprout vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brussels sprout and Rapini

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C, and Potassium, yet Rapini is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprout is 72% higher.
  • Brussels sprout contains 2 times more Potassium than Rapini. Brussels sprout contains 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 Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -24.2%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 73
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 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -24.2%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 73

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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Rapini
Contains more Vitamin C +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.9%
Contains more Folate +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.322
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 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Contains more Vitamin C +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.9%
Contains more Folate +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.322

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +214%
Contains more Other +45.7%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.17
Equal in Water - 92.55
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Carbs +214%
Contains more Other +45.7%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.17
Equal in Water - 92.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117592.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13%
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Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117592.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +318.2%
Contains more Glucose +710%
Contains more Fructose +447.1%
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
29% 26% 45%
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 Sucrose +318.2%
Contains more Glucose +710%
Contains more Fructose +447.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Rapini Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 0.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 3.17g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.49g Rapini
Carbs 8.95g 2.85g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 22kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g 0.17g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 0.38g Rapini
Fiber 3.8g 2.7g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 108mg Rapini
Iron 1.4mg 2.14mg Rapini
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 73mg Rapini
Potassium 389mg 196mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 33mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.77mg Rapini
Copper 0.07mg 0.042mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.395mg Rapini
Selenium 1.6µg 1µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 2622IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 131µg Rapini
Vitamin E 0.88mg 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 85mg 20.2mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.162mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.129mg Rapini
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.221mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.171mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 83µg Rapini
Vitamin K 177µg 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.12mg 0.106mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.104mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.154mg 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.032mg 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.155mg 0.153mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.066mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.05g Rapini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.026g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.13g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Rapini
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
86%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
27%
Rapini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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.

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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/nutrients

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

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