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Brussels sprout vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprout and Fast food

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 143% more than Fast food.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brussels sprout is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
8
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Calcium +47.6%
Contains more Iron +118.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +72.9%
Contains more Selenium +1168.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.357
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Calcium +47.6%
Contains more Iron +118.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +72.9%
Contains more Selenium +1168.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.357

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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
5
:
7
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin A +1378.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3512.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +654%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.5%
Contains more Folate +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.212
Brussels sprout
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%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +1378.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3512.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +654%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.5%
Contains more Folate +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.212

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
1
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Water +123.7%
Contains more Protein +388.8%
Contains more Fats +3903.3%
Contains more Carbs +252%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Water +123.7%
Contains more Protein +388.8%
Contains more Fats +3903.3%
Contains more Carbs +252%
Contains more Other +10.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Fast food
Fast food
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9007.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20921.7%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9007.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20921.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
1
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +153.1%
Contains more Fructose +144.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Brussels sprout
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
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +153.1%
Contains more Fructose +144.1%
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 Fast food
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 3.38g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 0.3g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 8.95g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 43kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 0.93g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 2.2g 4.88g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 62mg Fast food
Iron 1.4mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 69mg 134mg Fast food
Potassium 389mg 197mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 331mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.07mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.337mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 1.6µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 754IU 51IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 9µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.38mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.212mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 177µg 4.9µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.12mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.152mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.154mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.032mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.155mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.076mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Brussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g 0.514g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 4.493g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 1.68g Brussels sprout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Fast food
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%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.431g)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.