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Brussels sprout vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brussels sprout and Cornmeal

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Manganese, however, Cornmeal is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 148% more than Cornmeal.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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 +1300%
Contains more Potassium +173.9%
Contains more Manganese +93.7%
Contains more Iron +211.4%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +556.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.076
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 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Potassium +173.9%
Contains more Manganese +93.7%
Contains more Iron +211.4%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +556.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.076

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 A +252.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +566.8%
Contains more Folate +242.6%
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 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +252.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +566.8%
Contains more Folate +242.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +669.2%
Contains more Other +168.6%
Contains more Protein +110.4%
Contains more Fats +483.3%
Contains more Carbs +787.7%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Water +669.2%
Contains more Other +168.6%
Contains more Protein +110.4%
Contains more Fats +483.3%
Contains more Carbs +787.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18378.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1595.7%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18378.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1595.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +44.6%
Contains more Fructose +447.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +47.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +44.6%
Contains more Fructose +447.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +47.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 3.38g 7.11g Cornmeal
Fats 0.3g 1.75g Cornmeal
Carbs 8.95g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 43kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.93g 0.17g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.8g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 42mg 3mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 23mg 32mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 69mg 99mg Cornmeal
Potassium 389mg 142mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.42mg 0.66mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.07mg 0.076mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.337mg 0.174mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 754IU 214IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 11µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.24mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.182mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 177µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.12mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 0.152mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.154mg 0.105mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.155mg 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.076mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.22g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.39g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.828g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients

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

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