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Brussels sprouts vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brussels sprouts and ham

  • Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, ham has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 148% more.
  • Brussels sprouts are lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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%
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +524.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +585.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1118.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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% 13% 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 0% 0% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +252%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +345.5%

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
Ham
Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +496.7%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +519.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1743.3%
Contains more OtherOther +219%

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
Ham
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28233.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11291.3%

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 Ham
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 sprouts Ham DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.54g 1016%
Vitamin K 177µg 0µg 148%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Sodium 25mg 1203mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.754mg 51%
Protein 3.38g 20.93g 35%
Selenium 1.6µg 19.5µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.88mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 4.023mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Phosphorus 69mg 196mg 18%
Folate 61µg 3µg 15%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.4mg 14%
Choline 19.1mg 85.1mg 12%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.054mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.202mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.062g 1.81g 8%
Fats 0.3g 5.53g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 2.62g 6%
Calories 43kcal 145kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.25mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Potassium 389mg 287mg 3%
Calcium 42mg 8mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 14mg 2%
Carbs 8.95g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.403mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 1.48mg 1%
Copper 0.07mg 0.079mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 2.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Ham
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.748g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.