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Brussels sprouts vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprouts and duck meat different?

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and fiber, while duck meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, copper, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin K, 143% more than duck meat.
  • Brussels sprouts are lower in saturated fat.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were used 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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +281.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1673.7%
Contains more IronIron +92.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3370.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +547.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +163.9%

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +65.9%
Contains more OtherOther +67.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +461.8%
Contains more FatsFats +9350%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4091.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55987%

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 Duck meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Duck meat DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 3.65g 996%
Vitamin K 177µg 5.1µg 143%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Saturated fat 0.062g 9.67g 44%
Fats 0.3g 28.35g 43%
Selenium 1.6µg 20µg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 12.9g 32%
Protein 3.38g 18.99g 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 4.825mg 26%
Copper 0.07mg 0.227mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 1.098mg 16%
Iron 1.4mg 2.7mg 16%
Calories 43kcal 337kcal 15%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Folate 61µg 6µg 14%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.019mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.269mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.86mg 13%
Phosphorus 69mg 156mg 12%
Choline 19.1mg 50.4mg 6%
Potassium 389mg 204mg 5%
Carbs 8.95g 0g 3%
Vitamin A 38µg 63µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.174mg 3%
Calcium 42mg 11mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.18mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.7mg 1%
Sodium 25mg 59mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.608g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.