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Brussels sprouts vs. Kiwi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brussels sprouts and Kiwi?

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Kiwi is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 114% higher.
  • Kiwi has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts have 0.139mg of Vitamin B1, while Kiwi has 0.027mg.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Kiwifruit, green, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Kiwi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 10% 28% 12% 43% 3.8% 15% 0.39% 13% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.7%
Contains more IronIron +351.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +243.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%

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%
Kiwi
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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 309% 5.2% 29% 0% 6.8% 5.8% 6.4% 11% 15% 0% 101% 19% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +414.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +339.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +144%
Contains more CholineCholine +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +65.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~92.7mg
~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
Kiwi
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 14.66 g
Water: 83.07 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +196.5%
Contains more OtherOther +124.6%
Contains more FatsFats +73.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.8%
~equal in Water ~83.07g

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
Kiwi
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8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.287 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53210.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +104.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Kiwi
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2% 46% 48% 2% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 4.11 g
Fructose: 4.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0.17 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +206.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +407.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +367.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

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 Kiwi
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Kiwi Opinion
Calories 43kcal 61kcal Kiwi
Protein 3.38g 1.14g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.52g Kiwi
Vitamin C 85mg 92.7mg Kiwi
Net carbs 5.15g 11.66g Kiwi
Carbs 8.95g 14.66g Kiwi
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 34mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 312mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.31mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 8.99g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 3.8g 3g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.13mg Kiwi
Zinc 0.42mg 0.14mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 34mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 3mg Kiwi
Vitamin A 754IU 87IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 4µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 1.46mg Kiwi
Manganese 0.337mg 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.2µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.027mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.025mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.341mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.183mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.063mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 40.3µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 25µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 7.8mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.029g Kiwi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.047g Kiwi
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.287g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.015mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.047mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.051mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.066mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.061mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.024mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.044mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.057mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.027mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g 4.35g Kiwi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Kiwi
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
39%
Kiwi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
14%
Kiwi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwi
Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
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. Kiwi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/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.