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Brussels sprout vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprout and Chard raw

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, yet Chard raw is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Chard raw covers your daily Vitamin K needs 544% more than Brussels sprout.
  • Brussels sprout contains 4 times more Folate than Chard raw. While Brussels sprout contains 61µg of Folate, Chard raw contains only 14µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brussels sprout is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Chard, swiss, 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 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.4%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.7%
~equal in Potassium ~379mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.366mg

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 100% 367% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +368.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~18mg

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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.8%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%
~equal in Water ~92.66g

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
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218471.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Chard raw Opinion
Calories 43kcal 19kcal Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 1.8g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 30mg Brussels sprout
Net carbs 5.15g 2.14g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 3.74g Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 81mg Chard raw
Calcium 42mg 51mg Chard raw
Potassium 389mg 379mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 1.8mg Chard raw
Sugar 2.2g 1.1g Chard raw
Fiber 3.8g 1.6g Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.179mg Chard raw
Zinc 0.42mg 0.36mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 46mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 213mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 6116IU Chard raw
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 306µg Chard raw
Vitamin E 0.88mg 1.89mg Chard raw
Manganese 0.337mg 0.366mg Chard raw
Selenium 1.6µg 0.9µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.04mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.4mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.172mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.099mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 830µg Chard raw
Folate 61µg 14µg Brussels sprout
Choline 19.1mg 18mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.03g Chard raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.04g Chard raw
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.07g Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.017mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.083mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.147mg Chard raw
Leucine 0.152mg 0.13mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.099mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.019mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.11mg Chard raw
Valine 0.155mg 0.11mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.036mg Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Chard raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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 sprout
206%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.