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

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Significant differences between Brussels sprout and Heart of palm

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Heart of palm is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 148% more than Heart of palm.
  • Heart of palm has 11 times less Vitamin C than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C, while Heart of palm has 8mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Hearts of palm, 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.
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +364.3%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Zinc +788.1%
Contains more Copper +820%
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 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +364.3%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Zinc +788.1%
Contains more Copper +820%

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 +1008.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +76%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Folate +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.9%
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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1008.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +76%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Folate +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +186.1%
Contains more Other +45.3%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +186.1%
Contains more Other +45.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171810.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171810.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 24.11g Heart of palm
Protein 3.38g 2.7g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 25.61g Heart of palm
Calories 43kcal 115kcal Heart of palm
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 17.16g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 1.5g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 18mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 389mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 25mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 0.42mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.07mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 68IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 3µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.5mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 8mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.05mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 61µg 24µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.005g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.089g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Heart 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
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.96g)
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)
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.

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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.