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Brussels sprout vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brussels sprout and Butterbur

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Butterbur is richer in Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprout is 59% higher.
  • Brussels sprout contains 14 times more Iron than Butterbur. Brussels sprout contains 1.4mg of Iron, while Butterbur contains 0.1mg.

Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), 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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
6
:
4
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Contains more Calcium +145.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Copper +47.1%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Butterbur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Contains more Calcium +145.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Copper +47.1%

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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
10
:
0
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Vitamin A +1408%
Contains more Vitamin C +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +865.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.1%
Contains more Folate +510%
Brussels sprout
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%
Butterbur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1408%
Contains more Vitamin C +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +865.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.1%
Contains more Folate +510%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
3
:
2
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Protein +766.7%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +147.9%
Equal in Water - 94.5
Equal in Other - 1.46
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Butterbur
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +766.7%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +147.9%
Equal in Water - 94.5
Equal in Other - 1.46

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 3.61g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 0.39g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.04g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 3.61g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 14kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Butterbur
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 1.4mg 0.1mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 12mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 25mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.42mg 0.16mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.103mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.337mg 0.274mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.9µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 50IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 3µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 31.5mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.02mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.02mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.2mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.096mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 10µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Butterbur
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
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
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 sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.