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Brussels sprouts vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brussels sprouts and Ginger

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, yet Ginger is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprouts is 147% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 17 times more Vitamin C than Ginger. Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of Vitamin C, while Ginger contains 5mg.

Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Ginger root, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87%
Contains more CopperCopper +222.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%
~equal in Potassium ~415mg

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% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +176900%
Contains more FolateFolate +454.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.75mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.7%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.5%
~equal in Water ~78.89g

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
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99250.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +569.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Ginger Opinion
Calories 43kcal 80kcal Ginger
Protein 3.38g 1.82g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.75g Ginger
Vitamin C 85mg 5mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 15.77g Ginger
Carbs 8.95g 17.77g Ginger
Magnesium 23mg 43mg Ginger
Calcium 42mg 16mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 415mg Ginger
Iron 1.4mg 0.6mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 3.8g 2g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.226mg Ginger
Zinc 0.42mg 0.34mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 34mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 13mg Ginger
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.26mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.229mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.025mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.034mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.203mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.16mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 0.1µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 11µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 28.8mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.203g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.154g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.012mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.036mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.051mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.074mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.057mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.013mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.045mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.073mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.03mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Ginger
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
76%
Brussels sprouts
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.