Brussels sprouts vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brussels sprouts and fruitcake different?
- Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B1, potassium, and manganese, while fruitcake is higher in iron.
- Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin K, 146% more than fruitcake.
- Brussels sprouts contain 170 times more vitamin C than fruitcake. Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of vitamin C, while fruitcake contains 0.5mg.
- Brussels sprouts are lower in saturated fat.
Brussels sprouts, raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +178% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +376.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +205% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +114.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +239.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2933.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +588.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4504.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18160.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 3.323g | 998% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 1.5µg | 146% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 0.5mg | 94% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 61.6g | 18% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 324kcal | 14% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 9.1g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.046mg | 13% |
| Folate | 61µg | 20µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.07mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 153mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 1.048g | 4% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 101mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.226mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 8.9mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 2.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.791mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.986g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins