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Brussels sprouts vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brussels sprouts and Chinese broccoli?

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Folate, and Calcium.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 77% more.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 464 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 153g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Chinese broccoli contains 0.33g.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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.
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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg

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 94% 98% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.5%
~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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +196.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.4%
Contains more FatsFats +140%
~equal in Water ~93.54g

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46263.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +117.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Chinese broccoli Opinion
Calories 43kcal 22kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 1.14g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 85mg 28.2mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 1.31g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 3.81g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 389mg 261mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.56mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 3.8g 2.5g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.061mg Brussels sprouts
Zinc 0.42mg 0.39mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 41mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 754IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 38µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.48mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.264mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 1.3µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.095mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.437mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.159mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.07mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 84.8µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Choline 19.1mg 25.3mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.11g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.33g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Chinese broccoli
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
76%
Brussels sprouts
46%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.