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Brussels sprouts vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brussels sprouts and danish pastry

  • Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, fiber, and potassium; however, danish pastry is higher in selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin K, 142% more than danish pastry.
  • Brussels sprouts have 850 times more vitamin C than danish pastry. While Brussels sprouts have 85mg of vitamin C, danish pastry has only 0.1mg.
  • Brussels sprouts have less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brussels sprouts, raw and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +296.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1081.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.351mg

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +84900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +447.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2465.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~35µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.304mg
~equal in Folate ~60µg
~equal in Choline ~20.1mg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +173.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +315.6%
~equal in Other ~1.5g

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5841.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49087%

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 Danish pastry
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Danish pastry DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 2.575g 1003%
Vitamin K 177µg 6.9µg 142%
Vitamin C 85mg 0.1mg 94%
Fats 0.3g 21.9g 33%
Saturated fat 0.062g 6.794g 31%
Selenium 1.6µg 18.9µg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 11.313g 28%
Calories 43kcal 374kcal 17%
Sodium 25mg 417mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.04mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.26mg 13%
Fiber 3.8g 1g 11%
Potassium 389mg 98mg 9%
Protein 3.38g 8g 9%
Carbs 8.95g 37.2g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 2mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Phosphorus 69mg 108mg 6%
Iron 1.4mg 1.8mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.19mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.35mg 4%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.7mg 3%
Copper 0.07mg 0.089mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.351mg 1%
Calcium 42mg 35mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.2g 6.95g N/A
Vitamin A 38µg 35µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.304mg 0%
Folate 61µg 60µg 0%
Choline 19.1mg 20.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.732g)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.