Brussels sprouts vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Brussels sprouts and Cauliflower
- Brussels sprouts have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin E, however, Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin B5.
- Brussels sprouts covers your daily need of Vitamin K 135% more than Cauliflower.
- Brussels sprouts have 11 times more Vitamin E than Cauliflower. While Brussels sprouts have 0.88mg of Vitamin E, Cauliflower has only 0.08mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brussels sprouts, raw and Cauliflower, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +178% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1041.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.3% |
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Fats
~0.28g
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Water
~92.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -52.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +493448.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +47.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
0.81 g
Fructose:
0.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.94 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +16% |
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Starch
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Fructose
~0.97g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 25kcal |
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| Protein | 3.38g | 1.92g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 85mg | 48.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.15g | 2.97g |
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| Carbs | 8.95g | 4.97g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 42mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 389mg | 299mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 2.2g | 1.91g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.039mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 69mg | 44mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin A | 754IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.155mg |
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| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.507mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.667mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin K | 177µg | 15.5µg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 57µg |
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| Choline | 19.1mg | 44.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.062g | 0.13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.034g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.031g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.076mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.071mg |
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| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.106mg |
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| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.217mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.065mg |
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| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.056mg |
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| Fructose | 0.93g | 0.97g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)