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

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How are Brussels sprouts and Hearts of palm different?

  • Brussels sprouts are 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 sprouts is 86% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Hearts of palm. While Brussels sprouts contain 0.139mg of Vitamin B1, Hearts of palm contain only 0.011mg.
  • Brussels sprouts have 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 17% 16% 117% 44% 31% 28% 56% 182% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.1%
Contains more IronIron +123.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +90%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +313.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~65mg

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%
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 26% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 13% 8.2% 7.6% 5.1% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +975.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +895.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +34.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.7%
Contains more FatsFats +106.7%
Contains more OtherOther +48.9%
~equal in Water ~90.2g

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
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.202 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75642.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 sprouts 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 sprouts Hearts of palm Opinion
Calories 43kcal 28kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 2.52g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Vitamin C 85mg 7.9mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 2.22g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 4.62g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 38mg Hearts of palm
Calcium 42mg 58mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 389mg 177mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Sugar 2.2g Hearts of palm
Fiber 3.8g 2.4g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Zinc 0.42mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 69mg 65mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 426mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.011mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.057mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.437mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.126mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.022mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 39µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.13g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.202g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.023mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.097mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.101mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.154mg 0.091mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.098mg
Valine 0.155mg 0.114mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.055mg 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 Hearts of palm
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
7%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
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 sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
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. 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.