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Brussels sprouts vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brussels sprouts and crackers?

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin A; however, crackers are richer in iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 94% more.
  • Brussels sprouts have less sodium.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +229.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more IronIron +187.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +259.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +155.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +99%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35%
Contains more FolateFolate +50.8%
~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +2638.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.4%
Contains more FatsFats +8710%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +584.9%
Contains more OtherOther +81.8%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1064.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28391.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +72.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +220.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1410.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Crackers
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 13.137g 932%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Vitamin K 177µg 69.3µg 90%
Fats 0.3g 26.43g 40%
Iron 1.4mg 4.03mg 33%
Sodium 25mg 726mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.456mg 28%
Phosphorus 69mg 248mg 26%
Saturated fat 0.062g 5.562g 25%
Calories 43kcal 510kcal 23%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.416mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 4.352mg 23%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Carbs 8.95g 61.3g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 6.553g 16%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 3.03mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.063mg 12%
Selenium 1.6µg 6.7µg 9%
Folate 61µg 92µg 8%
Potassium 389mg 118mg 8%
Calcium 42mg 120mg 8%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.491mg 7%
Protein 3.38g 6.64g 7%
Fiber 3.8g 2.3g 6%
Copper 0.07mg 0.104mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Choline 19.1mg 9.6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.417mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 0.29g 1%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.49mg 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 59g N/A
Sugar 2.2g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 701mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

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

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