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Brussels sprouts vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brussels sprouts and lamb

  • Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K, vitamin C, and fiber; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 144% more than lamb.
  • Brussels sprouts contain less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1431.8%
Contains more IronIron +34.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +961.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1550%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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%
Lamb
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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 0% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3747.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +794%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +390.6%

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +60.1%
Contains more OtherOther +67.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +625.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6880%

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10032.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38247.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprouts Lamb
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Lamb DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 1.51g 1010%
Vitamin K 177µg 4.6µg 144%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Selenium 1.6µg 26.4µg 45%
Protein 3.38g 24.52g 42%
Saturated fat 0.062g 8.83g 40%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 6.66mg 37%
Zinc 0.42mg 4.46mg 37%
Fats 0.3g 20.94g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 8.82g 22%
Phosphorus 69mg 188mg 17%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Choline 19.1mg 93.7mg 14%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.022mg 14%
Calories 43kcal 294kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.25mg 12%
Folate 61µg 18µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.66mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.13mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 1.88mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.14mg 5%
Copper 0.07mg 0.119mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 8.95g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 42mg 17mg 3%
Sodium 25mg 72mg 2%
Potassium 389mg 310mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 23mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 2.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.768g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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 sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.