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Brussels sprout vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brussels sprout and Italian sausage raw

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Folate, yet Italian sausage raw is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprout is 92% higher.
  • Brussels sprout contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, 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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
6
:
4
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Manganese +481%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.8%
Contains more Zinc +326.2%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Manganese +481%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.8%
Contains more Zinc +326.2%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +1450%

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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
6
:
6
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4150%
Contains more Folate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Brussels sprout
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%
Italian sausage raw
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% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4150%
Contains more Folate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Carbs +1276.9%
Contains more Water +68.4%
Contains more Protein +321.6%
Contains more Fats +10343.3%
Contains more Other +96.4%
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Carbs +1276.9%
Contains more Water +68.4%
Contains more Protein +321.6%
Contains more Fats +10343.3%
Contains more Other +96.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3696.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62247.8%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3696.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62247.8%

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 Italian sausage raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 0.65g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 0.3g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 8.95g 0.65g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Italian sausage raw
Fiber 3.8g 0g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 18mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 1.18mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 142mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 389mg 253mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 731mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 1.79mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.07mg 0.08mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.337mg 0.058mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 2mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.168mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 61µg 8µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.12mg 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.152mg 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 0.154mg 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.032mg 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.155mg 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.076mg 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 11.27g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 4.03g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 706mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.208g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.