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Brussels sprout vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brussels sprout and Caper

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Phosphorus, however, Caper has more Copper.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 127% more.
  • Brussels sprout has 20 times more Vitamin C than Caper. Brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C, while Caper has 4.3mg.
  • Brussels sprout is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Capers, canned.

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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
7
:
3
Caper
Caper
Contains more Phosphorus +590%
Contains more Potassium +872.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +332.1%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Copper +434.3%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Caper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Phosphorus +590%
Contains more Potassium +872.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +332.1%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Copper +434.3%
Equal in Calcium - 40

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
8
:
1
Caper
Caper
Contains more Vitamin A +446.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1876.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +672.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +852.2%
Contains more Folate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +619.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.88
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%
Caper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin A +446.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1876.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +672.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +852.2%
Contains more Folate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +619.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
3
:
2
Caper
Caper
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +83%
Contains more Fats +186.7%
Contains more Other +486.9%
Equal in Water - 83.85
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Caper
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +83%
Contains more Fats +186.7%
Contains more Other +486.9%
Equal in Water - 83.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Caper
Caper
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50228.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.9%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Caper
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50228.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Caper Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 1.69g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 2.36g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.86g Caper
Carbs 8.95g 4.89g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 23kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 3.8g 3.2g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 40mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 1.67mg Caper
Magnesium 23mg 33mg Caper
Phosphorus 69mg 10mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 40mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 2348mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.32mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0.337mg 0.078mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 1.2µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 138IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 7µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.88mg
Vitamin C 85mg 4.3mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.018mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.652mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.027mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.023mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 23µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 24.6µg 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 0.233g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.063g Caper
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.304g Brussels sprout

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Caper
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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 2323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.171g)
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)
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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.