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Brussels sprouts vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprouts and coconut milk

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B1, yet coconut milk is higher in manganese, copper, and selenium.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 147% more than coconut milk.
  • The amount of saturated fat in Brussels sprouts is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more IronIron +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +287.5%

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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2935.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +434.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +176900%
Contains more FolateFolate +281.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.76mg
~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
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.6%
Contains more WaterWater +27.2%
Contains more OtherOther +93%
Contains more FatsFats +7846.7%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58520.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4308.7%

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 Coconut milk
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Coconut milk DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.261g 1018%
Vitamin K 177µg 0.1µg 147%
Saturated fat 0.062g 21.14g 96%
Vitamin C 85mg 2.8mg 91%
Fats 0.3g 23.84g 36%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.916mg 25%
Copper 0.07mg 0.266mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.033mg 14%
Folate 61µg 16µg 11%
Calories 43kcal 230kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.026mg 9%
Selenium 1.6µg 6.2µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0mg 7%
Fiber 3.8g 2.2g 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.15mg 5%
Phosphorus 69mg 100mg 4%
Potassium 389mg 263mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 42mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.183mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 37mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 1.64mg 3%
Protein 3.38g 2.29g 2%
Choline 19.1mg 8.5mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 1.014g 2%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.67mg 2%
Carbs 8.95g 5.54g 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 2.2g 3.34g N/A
Sodium 25mg 15mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.76mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Coconut milk
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.