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Brussels sprouts vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprouts and marble cake

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, manganese, and potassium, yet marble cake is higher in phosphorus and copper.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 145% more than marble cake.
  • The amount of sodium in Brussels sprouts is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +298.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%

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%
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +776%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6221.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.85mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +2674.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3800%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +788.3%
Contains more OtherOther +67.9%
~equal in Protein ~3.4g

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
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3948.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20552.2%

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 Marble cake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Marble cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 3.779g 995%
Vitamin K 177µg 2.8µg 145%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Phosphorus 69mg 275mg 29%
Carbs 8.95g 79.5g 24%
Sodium 25mg 519mg 21%
Calories 43kcal 416kcal 19%
Fats 0.3g 11.7g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.025mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 4.75g 12%
Saturated fat 0.062g 2.45g 11%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.139mg 9%
Potassium 389mg 123mg 8%
Copper 0.07mg 0.135mg 7%
Folate 61µg 36µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.546mg 5%
Fiber 3.8g 2.9g 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.096mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.181mg 4%
Choline 19.1mg 4.5mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.13mg 3%
Calcium 42mg 76mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 1.62mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Selenium 1.6µg 2.6µg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.35mg 1%
Protein 3.38g 3.4g 0%
Net carbs 5.15g 76.6g N/A
Sugar 2.2g 35.71g N/A
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.85mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.065mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Marble cake
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
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marble cake
Marble cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.388g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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

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.