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Brussels sprout vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brussels sprout and Cereal?

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, while Cereal is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 512% higher.
  • Brussels sprout is lower in Sodium.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) types in this comparison.

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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 +320%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +270.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Iron +2332.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains more Zinc +1709.5%
Contains more Copper +95.7%
Contains more Manganese +134.4%
Contains more Selenium +293.8%
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 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +270.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Iron +2332.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains more Zinc +1709.5%
Contains more Copper +95.7%
Contains more Manganese +134.4%
Contains more Selenium +293.8%

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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Cereal
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +270.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4423.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3875.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2633.3%
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 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +270.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4423.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3875.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2175.1%
Contains more Protein +79.3%
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Carbs +870.4%
Contains more Other +62.8%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Water +2175.1%
Contains more Protein +79.3%
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Carbs +870.4%
Contains more Other +62.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43120.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +787%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43120.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +787%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +257.7%
Contains more Sucrose +2017.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +257.7%
Contains more Sucrose +2017.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 85.45g Cereal
Protein 3.38g 6.06g Cereal
Fats 0.3g 1.08g Cereal
Carbs 8.95g 86.85g Cereal
Calories 43kcal 378kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.93g 0.26g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 10.35g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 1.4g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 10mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 34.06mg Cereal
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 77mg Cereal
Potassium 389mg 105mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 795mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 7.6mg Cereal
Copper 0.07mg 0.137mg Cereal
Manganese 0.337mg 0.79mg Cereal
Selenium 1.6µg 6.3µg Cereal
Vitamin A 754IU 2792IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.08mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 38.5mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.226mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 5.986mg Cereal
Folate 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.12mg 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.152mg 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.154mg 0.113mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.155mg 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.076mg 0.162mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.26g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.204g Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.354g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Cereal
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
393%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 770mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.198g)
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

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.