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Brussels sprout vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprout and Mackerel different?

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than Brussels sprout.
  • Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.1%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Zinc +161.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +4487.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.1%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Zinc +161.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +4487.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.4

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
6
:
6
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +380.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595%
Contains more Folate +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2169.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +380.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595%
Contains more Folate +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2169.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +100%
Contains more Protein +447.3%
Contains more Fats +8266.7%
Contains more Other +878.1%
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +100%
Contains more Protein +447.3%
Contains more Fats +8266.7%
Contains more Other +878.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2363.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36073.9%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2363.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36073.9%

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 Mackerel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 0g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 0.3g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 8.95g 0g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 3.8g 0g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 1.4mg
Magnesium 23mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 69mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 389mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 25mg 4450mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.07mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 754IU 157IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.88mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.02mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 61µg 15µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 177µg 7.8µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 7.148g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 6.21g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 4425mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.086g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.