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Brussels sprout vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brussels sprout and Cardoon

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Cardoon is richer in Copper.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin C needs 92% more than Cardoon.
  • Cardoon has 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout has 0.139mg of Vitamin B1, while Cardoon has 0.02mg.
  • Brussels sprout contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Cardoon, 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 Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +147.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Copper +230%
Equal in Potassium - 400
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +147.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Copper +230%
Equal in Potassium - 400

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.8%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.8%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +382.9%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +119.9%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Equal in Water - 94
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +382.9%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +119.9%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Equal in Water - 94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373070.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373070.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 2.47g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 0.7g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 4.07g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 17kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Cardoon
Fiber 3.8g 1.6g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 1.4mg 0.7mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 69mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 25mg 170mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.17mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.337mg 0.256mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.2µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 2mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.02mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.03mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.3mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.116mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 68µg Cardoon
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 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.018g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.041g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Cardoon
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.