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Brussels sprout vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brussels sprout and Chinese cuisine

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Potassium, while Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 105% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 7 times less Vitamin C than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout contains 85mg of Vitamin C, while Chinese cuisine contains 11.6mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brussels sprout is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +129.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Selenium +318.8%
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +129.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Selenium +318.8%

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 C +632.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36%
Contains more Folate +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +245%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.82
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin C +632.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36%
Contains more Folate +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +245%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.82

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Protein +109.5%
Contains more Fats +1666.7%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Equal in Water - 78.82
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Protein +109.5%
Contains more Fats +1666.7%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Equal in Water - 78.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7083.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5191.3%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7083.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5191.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +17.4%
Contains more Fructose +69.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +154.3%
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +17.4%
Contains more Fructose +69.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +154.3%

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 Chinese cuisine
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 5.79g Chinese cuisine
Protein 3.38g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 0.3g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 8.95g 7.29g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 105kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.93g 0.55g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 2.41g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 1.5g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 22mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 1.11mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 76mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 389mg 204mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 409mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.07mg 0.049mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.147mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 754IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.82mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 85mg 11.6mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.033mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.055mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.161mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 45µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 177µg 51.3µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.12mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.152mg 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.154mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.032mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.155mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.076mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Brussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.978g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 2.13g Brussels sprout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Brussels sprout Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.916g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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