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Brussels sprouts vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brussels sprouts and Cassava

  • Cassava has less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 146% more.
  • Brussels sprouts have 5 times more Iron than Cassava. Brussels sprouts have 1.4mg of Iron, while Cassava has 0.27mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Cassava, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.5%
Contains more IronIron +418.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 69% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9215.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.5%
Contains more WaterWater +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +121%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +325.3%
~equal in Fats ~0.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318650%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +226.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprouts Cassava
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Cassava Opinion
Calories 43kcal 160kcal Cassava
Protein 3.38g 1.36g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.28g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 20.6mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 36.26g Cassava
Carbs 8.95g 38.06g Cassava
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 16mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 271mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.27mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 3.8g 1.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.1mg Cassava
Zinc 0.42mg 0.34mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 27mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 14mg Cassava
Vitamin A 754IU 13IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 1µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.19mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.087mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.048mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.854mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.107mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.088mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 1.9µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 27µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 23.7mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.074g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.075g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.048g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.019mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.028mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.027mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.039mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.044mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.011mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.026mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.035mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.02mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Cassava
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Brussels sprouts
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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 sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.