Brussels sprouts vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brussels sprouts and lemon meringue pie different?
- Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, potassium, manganese, and folate; however, lemon meringue pie is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for Brussels sprouts is 91% higher.
- Brussels sprouts contain 8 times more vitamin B6 than lemon meringue pie. While Brussels sprouts contain 0.219mg of vitamin B6, lemon meringue pie contains only 0.027mg.
- Brussels sprouts have less sodium.
Brussels sprouts, raw and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +498.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +625% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2475.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +711.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +98.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +336.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.185 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.331 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4493.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24169.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 3.331g | 998% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 148% | |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 3.3mg | 91% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 12.9g | 19% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 11.6µg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.027mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 5.582g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 3.185g | 14% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 285kcal | 12% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 65mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 39.1g | 10% |
| Folate | 61µg | 25µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 242mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.128mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.159mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.214mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 43µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.944mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 39.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.123g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins