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Brussels sprout vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprout and Hearts of palm different?

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Hearts of palm are richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprout is 86% higher.
  • Brussels sprout contains 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Hearts of palm. While Brussels sprout contains 0.139mg of Vitamin B1, Hearts of palm contain only 0.011mg.
  • Brussels sprout has less Sodium.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Hearts of palm, canned 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 Potassium +119.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Calcium +38.1%
Contains more Iron +123.6%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.8%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +313.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 65
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 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains more Potassium +119.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Calcium +38.1%
Contains more Iron +123.6%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.8%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +313.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 65

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +975.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +895.5%
Contains more Folate +56.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +975.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +895.5%
Contains more Folate +56.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +93.7%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Equal in Water - 90.2
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +93.7%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Equal in Water - 90.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75642.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75642.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347.8%

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 Hearts of palm
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 2.22g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 2.52g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Carbs 8.95g 4.62g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 28kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Hearts of palm
Fiber 3.8g 2.4g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 58mg Hearts of palm
Iron 1.4mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 23mg 38mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 69mg 65mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 177mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 426mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.07mg 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Manganese 0.337mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 7.9mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.011mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.057mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.437mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.126mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.022mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 39µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.023mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.097mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.101mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.154mg 0.091mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.098mg
Valine 0.155mg 0.114mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.055mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.13g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.202g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Hearts of palm
Low Fats diet ok
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
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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 sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.