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Brussels sprout vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brussels sprout and Ground beef

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Manganese, however, Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily need of Vitamin K 145% more than Ground beef.
  • Brussels sprout has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brussels sprouts, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.8%
Contains more Manganese +3644.4%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.6%
Contains more Zinc +1290.5%
Contains more Copper +12.9%
Contains more Selenium +1093.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.8%
Contains more Manganese +3644.4%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.6%
Contains more Zinc +1290.5%
Contains more Copper +12.9%
Contains more Selenium +1093.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +8277.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.5%
Contains more Folate +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +6003.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +8277.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.5%
Contains more Folate +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +6003.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +47.3%
Contains more Protein +606.2%
Contains more Fats +5023.3%
Contains more Other +74.5%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +47.3%
Contains more Protein +606.2%
Contains more Fats +5023.3%
Contains more Other +74.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37400%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31734.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37400%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31734.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 0g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 0.3g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 8.95g 0g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 3.8g 0g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 33mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 389mg 241mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 73mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.07mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.337mg 0.009mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 754IU 9IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 3µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.051mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 61µg 7µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 177µg 2.9µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.12mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.132mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.152mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.154mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.032mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.155mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.076mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Brussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g 1.173g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 6.073g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.408g Brussels sprout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Ground beef
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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%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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