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Brussels sprout vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brussels sprout and Hot chocolate

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Hot chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily need of Vitamin K 147% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Brussels sprout has 425 times more Vitamin C than Hot chocolate. While Brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C, Hot chocolate has only 0.2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brussels sprouts, raw and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 Iron +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Manganese +2492.3%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +47.1%
Contains more Selenium +68.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Manganese +2492.3%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +47.1%
Contains more Selenium +68.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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 +328.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +42400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.5%
Contains more Folate +1120%
Contains more Vitamin K +88400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
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 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +328.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +42400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.5%
Contains more Folate +1120%
Contains more Vitamin K +88400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +44.2%
Contains more Fats +680%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Equal in Protein - 3.52
Equal in Water - 82.45
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Other +44.2%
Contains more Fats +680%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Equal in Protein - 3.52
Equal in Water - 82.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182042.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2843.5%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182042.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2843.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +8000%
Contains more Fructose +9200%
Contains more Sucrose +987%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more Glucose +8000%
Contains more Fructose +9200%
Contains more Sucrose +987%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Hot chocolate
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.38g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0.3g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 8.95g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 43kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.93g 0.01g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 9.66g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 1g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 1.4mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 69mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 389mg 197mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 44mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.07mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.337mg 0.013mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 754IU 176IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.03mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 85mg 0.2mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.039mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.133mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.04mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 5µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 177µg 0.2µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.037mg
Threonine 0.12mg 0.095mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.152mg 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.154mg 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.032mg 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.155mg 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.076mg 0.067mg Brussels sprout
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Brussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 1.431g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.084g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Hot chocolate
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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.369g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

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

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