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Brussels sprout vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprout and Cheesecake

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Iron, yet Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 144% more than Cheesecake.
  • Brussels sprout contains 213 times more Vitamin C than Cheesecake. While Brussels sprout contains 85mg of Vitamin C, Cheesecake contains only 0.4mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brussels sprout is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 Iron +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +332.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +140.7%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +225%
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 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +332.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +140.7%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +225%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +21150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.2%
Contains more Folate +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3922.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +21150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.2%
Contains more Folate +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3922.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +88.6%
Contains more Other +52.2%
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Contains more Fats +7400%
Contains more Carbs +184.9%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +88.6%
Contains more Other +52.2%
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Contains more Fats +7400%
Contains more Carbs +184.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9450.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37439.1%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9450.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37439.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 25.1g Cheesecake
Protein 3.38g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 0.3g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 8.95g 25.5g Cheesecake
Calories 43kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 21.8g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 0.4g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 51mg Cheesecake
Iron 1.4mg 0.63mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 93mg Cheesecake
Potassium 389mg 90mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 438mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.51mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.07mg 0.02mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.14mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 754IU 547IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.56mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 85mg 0.4mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.028mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.195mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.052mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 18µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 177µg 4.4µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.12mg 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.152mg 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.154mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.032mg 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.155mg 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.076mg 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 9.921g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 1.602g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Cheesecake
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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.859g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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