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Brussels sprouts vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brussels sprouts and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 146% more.
  • Brussels sprouts are lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.2%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +296.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2540.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +240%
Contains more ZincZinc +821.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +956.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1006.3%

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% 13% 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 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +379.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +553.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10311.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +510%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.325mg
~equal in Choline ~20.7mg

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +553.3%
Contains more WaterWater +70%
Contains more ProteinProtein +491.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +486.1%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33016.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26413%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.462g 1017%
Vitamin K 177µg 1.7µg 146%
Calcium 42mg 1109mg 107%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Phosphorus 69mg 729mg 94%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Sodium 25mg 1529mg 65%
Saturated fat 0.062g 13.317g 60%
Protein 3.38g 20g 33%
Zinc 0.42mg 3.87mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.486mg 30%
Fats 0.3g 20g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Selenium 1.6µg 17.7µg 29%
Copper 0.07mg 0.238mg 19%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 6.098g 15%
Vitamin A 38µg 160µg 14%
Folate 61µg 10µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.049mg 13%
Calories 43kcal 265kcal 11%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.085mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.029mg 9%
Potassium 389mg 125mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 0.9mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.17mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.114mg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 38mg 4%
Carbs 8.95g 1.37g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 2.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.325mg 0%
Choline 19.1mg 20.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 1504mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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 sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.