Brussels sprout vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brussels sprout and Corn?

Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin E , while Corn is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 147% higher.
Corn has 15 times less Vitamin C than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C, while Corn has 5.5mg.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.

Brussels sprout

Corn

Contains more Calcium +1300%

Contains more Iron +211.1%

Contains more Potassium +78.4%

Contains more Copper +42.9%

Contains more Manganese +101.8%

Contains more Selenium +700%

Contains more Magnesium +13%

Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%

Contains less Sodium -96%

Contains more Zinc +47.6%

Brussels sprout

Corn

Contains more Calcium +1300%

Contains more Iron +211.1%

Contains more Potassium +78.4%

Contains more Copper +42.9%

Contains more Manganese +101.8%

Contains more Selenium +700%

Contains more Magnesium +13%

Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%

Contains less Sodium -96%

Contains more Zinc +47.6%

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.

Brussels sprout

Corn

Contains more Vitamin A +186.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +877.8%

Contains more Vitamin C +1445.5%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.5%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.6%

Contains more Folate +165.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +44150%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.9%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%

Brussels sprout

Corn

Contains more Vitamin A +186.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +877.8%

Contains more Vitamin C +1445.5%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.5%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.6%

Contains more Folate +165.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +44150%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.9%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Brussels sprout

Corn

Contains more Water +17.2%

Contains more Other +95.7%

Contains more Fats +400%

Contains more Carbs +134.4%

Equal in Protein - 3.41

Brussels sprout

Protein: 3.38 g

Fats: 0.3 g

Carbs: 8.95 g

Water: 86 g

Other: 1.37 g

Corn

Protein: 3.41 g

Fats: 1.5 g

Carbs: 20.98 g

Water: 73.41 g

Other: 0.7 g

Contains more Water +17.2%

Contains more Other +95.7%

Contains more Fats +400%

Contains more Carbs +134.4%

Equal in Protein - 3.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Brussels sprout

Corn

Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25273.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1526.1%

Brussels sprout

Saturated Fat: 0.062 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g

Corn

Saturated Fat: 0.197 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25273.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1526.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Brussels sprout

Corn

Contains more Fructose +17.7%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +495.7%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Equal in Glucose - 0.84

Brussels sprout

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0.46 g

Glucose: 0.81 g

Fructose: 0.93 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Corn

Starch: 7.17 g

Sucrose: 2.74 g

Glucose: 0.84 g

Fructose: 0.79 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.17 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Fructose +17.7%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +495.7%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Equal in Glucose - 0.84

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	5.15g	18.58g
Protein	3.38g	3.41g
Fats	0.3g	1.5g
Carbs	8.95g	20.98g
Calories	43kcal	96kcal
Starch		7.17g
Fructose	0.93g	0.79g
Sugar	2.2g	4.54g
Fiber	3.8g	2.4g
Calcium	42mg	3mg
Iron	1.4mg	0.45mg
Magnesium	23mg	26mg
Phosphorus	69mg	77mg
Potassium	389mg	218mg
Sodium	25mg	1mg
Zinc	0.42mg	0.62mg
Copper	0.07mg	0.049mg
Manganese	0.337mg	0.167mg
Selenium	1.6µg	0.2µg
Vitamin A	754IU	263IU
Vitamin A RAE	38µg	13µg
Vitamin E	0.88mg	0.09mg
Vitamin C	85mg	5.5mg
Vitamin B1	0.139mg	0.093mg
Vitamin B2	0.09mg	0.057mg
Vitamin B3	0.745mg	1.683mg
Vitamin B5	0.309mg	0.792mg
Vitamin B6	0.219mg	0.139mg
Folate	61µg	23µg
Vitamin K	177µg	0.4µg
Tryptophan	0.037mg	0.023mg
Threonine	0.12mg	0.133mg
Isoleucine	0.132mg	0.133mg
Leucine	0.152mg	0.358mg
Lysine	0.154mg	0.141mg
Methionine	0.032mg	0.069mg
Phenylalanine	0.098mg	0.155mg
Valine	0.155mg	0.191mg
Histidine	0.076mg	0.091mg
Saturated Fat	0.062g	0.197g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.023g	0.374g
Polyunsaturated fat	153g	0.603g

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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%

17%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

24%

14%

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?

Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)

Which food is cheaper?

Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Brussels sprout vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the main differences between Brussels sprout and Corn?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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