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Brussels sprouts vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brussels sprouts and chickpea raw

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K and vitamin C, yet chickpea raw is richer in manganese, folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for chickpea raw is 912% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 21 times more vitamin C than chickpea raw. Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of vitamin C, while chickpea raw contains 4mg.

Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, 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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +243.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.6%
Contains more IronIron +207.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +837.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +557.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6222.3%
~equal in Sodium ~24mg

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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +813.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +419.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.82mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +1019.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +505.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1913.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +603.4%
Contains more OtherOther +108.8%

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5502.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5887%

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 Chickpea raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Chickpea raw DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 2.731g 1002%
Manganese 0.337mg 21.306mg 912%
Vitamin K 177µg 9µg 140%
Folate 61µg 557µg 124%
Vitamin C 85mg 4mg 90%
Copper 0.07mg 0.656mg 65%
Iron 1.4mg 4.31mg 36%
Protein 3.38g 20.47g 34%
Fiber 3.8g 12.2g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.477mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 1.588mg 26%
Phosphorus 69mg 252mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.535mg 24%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.76mg 21%
Carbs 8.95g 62.95g 18%
Calories 43kcal 378kcal 17%
Choline 19.1mg 99.3mg 15%
Magnesium 23mg 79mg 13%
Potassium 389mg 718mg 10%
Fats 0.3g 6.04g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.212mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.541mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 3µg 4%
Selenium 1.6µg 0µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 1.377g 3%
Saturated fat 0.062g 0.603g 2%
Calcium 42mg 57mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 50.75g N/A
Sugar 2.2g 10.7g N/A
Sodium 25mg 24mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.82mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 1.103mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.566mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Chickpea 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
73%
Brussels sprouts
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.541g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.