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Brussels sprout vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprout and Lasagne

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Lasagne is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 142% more than Lasagne.
  • Brussels sprout contains 34 times more Vitamin C than Lasagne. While Brussels sprout contains 85mg of Vitamin C, Lasagne contains only 2.5mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brussels sprout is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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 +97.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Manganese +74.6%
Contains more Calcium +109.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +107.1%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +893.8%
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 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +97.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Manganese +74.6%
Contains more Calcium +109.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +107.1%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +893.8%

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 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.5%
Contains more Folate +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.85
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.323
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 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.5%
Contains more Folate +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.85
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.323

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +115.4%
Contains more Fats +1540%
Contains more Carbs +71.6%
Contains more Other +14.6%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +115.4%
Contains more Fats +1540%
Contains more Carbs +71.6%
Contains more Other +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35234.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7543.5%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35234.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7543.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +17.4%
Contains more Glucose +14.8%
Contains more Fructose +11.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +17.4%
Contains more Glucose +14.8%
Contains more Fructose +11.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 13.66g Lasagne
Protein 3.38g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 0.3g 4.92g Lasagne
Carbs 8.95g 15.36g Lasagne
Calories 43kcal 135kcal Lasagne
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 0.93g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 2.2g 3.11g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 1.4mg 0.71mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 115mg Lasagne
Potassium 389mg 196mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 373mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.07mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.337mg 0.193mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 754IU 437IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 85mg 2.5mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.074mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.122mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 24µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 177µg 7µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.12mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.152mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.154mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.032mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.155mg 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.076mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Brussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g 0.196g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 2.348g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.433g Brussels sprout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Lasagne
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
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.286g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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 sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.