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Brussels sprout vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brussels sprout and Maitake mushrooms

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Folate, while Maitake mushrooms has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Mushrooms, maitake, 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.
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Potassium +90.7%
Contains more Manganese +471.2%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +78.6%
Contains more Copper +260%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 74
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 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Potassium +90.7%
Contains more Manganese +471.2%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +78.6%
Contains more Copper +260%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 74

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +783.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
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 0% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +783.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +74.2%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Other +158.5%
Equal in Water - 90.37
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +74.2%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Other +158.5%
Equal in Water - 90.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.4%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +114.8%
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
84% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +114.8%
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 Maitake mushrooms
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 4.27g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 1.94g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.19g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 6.97g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 31kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g 0g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 2.07g Maitake mushrooms
Fiber 3.8g 2.7g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 1mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 0.3mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 389mg 204mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.42mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.07mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.337mg 0.059mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.01mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.27mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.056mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 21µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.035mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.095mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.055mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.08mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.015mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.06mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.1mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.045mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.09g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Maitake mushrooms
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
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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