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Brussels sprout vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brussels sprout and Caramel

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, however, Caramel has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 146% more.
  • Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Candies, caramels.

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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 Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Manganese +2963.6%
Contains more Calcium +228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.44
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Manganese +2963.6%
Contains more Calcium +228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.44

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1695.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +21150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +1425%
Contains more Vitamin K +9733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1695.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +21150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +1425%
Contains more Vitamin K +9733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +911.8%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +2600%
Contains more Carbs +760.3%
Contains more Other +31.4%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +911.8%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +2600%
Contains more Carbs +760.3%
Contains more Other +31.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4299.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6604.3%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4299.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6604.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 77g Caramel
Protein 3.38g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0.3g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 8.95g 77g Caramel
Calories 43kcal 382kcal Caramel
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 65.5g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 0g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 1.4mg 0.14mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 389mg 214mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 245mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.07mg 0.018mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.011mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 754IU 42IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 12µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.46mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 0.4mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.103mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.148mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.056mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 4µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 177µg 1.8µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.12mg 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.152mg 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.154mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.032mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.155mg 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.076mg 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 2.476g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 3.478g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.414g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.