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Brussels sprout vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprout and Cashew

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Cashew is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 236% more than Brussels sprout.
  • Brussels sprout contains 170 times more Vitamin C than Cashew. While Brussels sprout contains 85mg of Vitamin C, Cashew contains only 0.5mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brussels sprout is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Nuts, cashew nuts, 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 Calcium +13.5%
Contains more Iron +377.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1169.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +759.4%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Zinc +1276.2%
Contains more Copper +3035.7%
Contains more Manganese +391.1%
Contains more Selenium +1143.8%
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 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +13.5%
Contains more Iron +377.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1169.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +759.4%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Zinc +1276.2%
Contains more Copper +3035.7%
Contains more Manganese +391.1%
Contains more Selenium +1143.8%

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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Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +144%
Contains more Vitamin K +419.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.9
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% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +144%
Contains more Vitamin K +419.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1553.8%
Contains more Protein +439.1%
Contains more Fats +14516.7%
Contains more Carbs +237.3%
Contains more Other +85.4%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Water +1553.8%
Contains more Protein +439.1%
Contains more Fats +14516.7%
Contains more Carbs +237.3%
Contains more Other +85.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1850.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103365.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1850.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103365.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1520%
Contains more Fructose +1760%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1163%
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
80% 20%
Starch: 23.49 g
Sucrose: 5.81 g
Glucose: 0.05 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +1520%
Contains more Fructose +1760%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1163%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 3.38g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 0.3g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 8.95g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 43kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.93g 0.05g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 5.91g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 3.3g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 37mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 23mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 69mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 389mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 25mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 0.42mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.07mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.337mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 1.6µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 85mg 0.5mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.058mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 61µg 25µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 34.1µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.12mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 0.152mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.154mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.032mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.155mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.076mg 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 0.062g 7.783g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 7.845g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Cashew
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
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.721g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients

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

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