Brussels sprouts vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brussels sprouts and asparagus different?
- Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, fiber, potassium, and polyunsaturated fat; however, asparagus is richer in copper and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for Brussels sprouts is 113% higher.
- Brussels sprouts contain 3060 times more polyunsaturated fat than asparagus. While Brussels sprouts contain 153g of polyunsaturated fat, asparagus contains only 0.05g.
Brussels sprouts, raw and Asparagus, raw are the varieties 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 | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.8% |
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 | +1417.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +325.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.3% |
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:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.2% |
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Water
~93.22g
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
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +305900% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
0.81 g
Fructose:
0.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +100% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +24.6% |
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Starch
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
~0g
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 | 0.05g | 1020% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 41.6µg | 113% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 5.6mg | 88% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.189mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.091mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.14mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.158mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.1g | 7% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 202mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.141mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 3.88g | 2% |
| Folate | 61µg | 52µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 1.13mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.274mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.978mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 20kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 38µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1g | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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