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Brussels sprout vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brussels sprout and Chicken meat?

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Folate, however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 146% more.
  • Brussels sprout has less Saturated Fat.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this article.

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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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
6
:
3
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +74.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Manganese +1585%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.8%
Contains more Zinc +361.9%
Contains more Selenium +1393.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.26
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Chicken meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +74.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Manganese +1585%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.8%
Contains more Zinc +361.9%
Contains more Selenium +1393.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.26
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
6
:
5
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Vitamin A +368.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.6%
Contains more Folate +1120%
Contains more Vitamin K +7275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1039.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Brussels sprout
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%
Chicken meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +368.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.6%
Contains more Folate +1120%
Contains more Vitamin K +7275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1039.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
3
:
2
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Protein +707.7%
Contains more Fats +4433.3%
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Chicken meat
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Protein +707.7%
Contains more Fats +4433.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5051.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23117.4%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Chicken meat
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5051.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23117.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 0g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 0.3g 13.6g Chicken meat
Carbs 8.95g 0g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 239kcal Chicken meat
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 0g Chicken meat
Fiber 3.8g 0g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 15mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 1.26mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 69mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 389mg 223mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 82mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.07mg 0.066mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.02mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 754IU 161IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.27mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.063mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 61µg 5µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 177µg 2.4µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.12mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.132mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 0.152mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 0.154mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.032mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.155mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.076mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 3.79g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 2.97g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.728g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
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
  2. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.