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Brussels sprouts vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brussels sprouts and Cucumber

  • Cucumber has less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Brussels sprouts.
  • Brussels sprouts covers your daily need of Vitamin K 134% more than Cucumber.
  • Brussels sprouts have 30 times more Vitamin C than Cucumber. While Brussels sprouts have 85mg of Vitamin C, Cucumber has only 2.8mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brussels sprouts, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw.

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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 9.3% 4.8% 13% 11% 14% 5.5% 10% 0.26% 10% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.6%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +326.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +433.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%

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 9.3% 6.3% 0.6% 0% 6.8% 7.6% 1.8% 16% 9.2% 0% 41% 5.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2935.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +618.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +414.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +660.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +447.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +979.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +771.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +218.3%
~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% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +420%
Contains more FatsFats +172.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.6%
Contains more OtherOther +260.5%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%

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
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.032 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +360%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478025%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.3%

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
33% 30% 35%
Starch: 0.83 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.87 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1433.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.76g
~equal in Fructose ~0.87g
~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 Cucumber
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Cucumber Opinion
Calories 43kcal 15kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 0.65g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.11g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 2.8mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 3.13g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 3.63g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 16mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 147mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.28mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 3.8g 0.5g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.041mg Brussels sprouts
Zinc 0.42mg 0.2mg Brussels sprouts
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Phosphorus 69mg 24mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 2mg Cucumber
Vitamin A 754IU 105IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 5µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.03mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.079mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.3µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.027mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.033mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.259mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.04mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 16.4µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 7µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 6mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.005g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.032g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.005mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.019mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.021mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.029mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.029mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.006mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.019mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.022mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.01mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g 0.87g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Cucumber
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
8%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.