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Brussels sprouts vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprouts and hot dogs different?

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, and folate, while hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin C, 94% more than hot dogs.
  • Brussels sprouts are lower in sodium.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Frankfurter, meat types were 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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.9%
Contains more IronIron +28.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +648.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +681.3%

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%
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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +916.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.31mg

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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.6%
Contains more WaterWater +52.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.6%
Contains more FatsFats +8486.7%
Contains more OtherOther +155.5%

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3374.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49404.3%

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 Hot dog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Hot dog DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 4.404g 991%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg 65%
Sodium 25mg 1090mg 46%
Fats 0.3g 25.76g 39%
Saturated fat 0.062g 7.666g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 11.386g 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Phosphorus 69mg 206mg 20%
Selenium 1.6µg 12.5µg 20%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Folate 61µg 6µg 14%
Protein 3.38g 10.26g 14%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.045mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 2.665mg 12%
Calories 43kcal 290kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.055mg 7%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.2mg 7%
Potassium 389mg 152mg 7%
Calcium 42mg 99mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.19mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.166mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 1.09mg 4%
Copper 0.07mg 0.097mg 3%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Carbs 8.95g 4.17g 2%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.121mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 2.2g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.31mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 1065mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.604g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
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 sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.