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

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprout and Marble cake

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, and Folate, yet Marble cake is higher in Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 145% more than Marble cake.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brussels sprout 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.
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +216.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +142.4%
Contains more Calcium +81%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.6%
Contains more Copper +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +62.5%
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 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +216.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +142.4%
Contains more Calcium +81%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.6%
Contains more Copper +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +37600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +776%
Contains more Folate +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +6221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.85
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +37600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +776%
Contains more Folate +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +6221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2674.2%
Contains more Fats +3800%
Contains more Carbs +788.3%
Contains more Other +67.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.4
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 Water +2674.2%
Contains more Fats +3800%
Contains more Carbs +788.3%
Contains more Other +67.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3948.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20552.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3948.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 sprout 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 sprout Marble cake Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 76.6g Marble cake
Protein 3.38g 3.4g Marble cake
Fats 0.3g 11.7g Marble cake
Carbs 8.95g 79.5g Marble cake
Calories 43kcal 416kcal Marble cake
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 35.71g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 2.9g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 76mg Marble cake
Iron 1.4mg 1.62mg Marble cake
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 275mg Marble cake
Potassium 389mg 123mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 519mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.35mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.135mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.337mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 2.6µg Marble cake
Vitamin A 754IU 2IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 1µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.181mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.13mg Marble cake
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.546mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.096mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.025mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 36µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 2.8µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.049mg Marble cake
Threonine 0.12mg 0.105mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.127mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.22mg Marble cake
Lysine 0.154mg 0.133mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.049mg Marble cake
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.158mg Marble cake
Valine 0.155mg 0.164mg Marble cake
Histidine 0.076mg 0.065mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 2.45g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 4.75g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 3.779g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Marble cake
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
14%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
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 sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.388g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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 sprout - 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.