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Brussels sprout vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprout and Muenster cheese different?

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, while Muenster cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily need of Vitamin K 145% more than Muenster cheese.
  • Brussels sprout is lower in Sodium.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Cheese, muenster types were 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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
5
:
5
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Iron +241.5%
Contains more Potassium +190.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +125.8%
Contains more Manganese +4112.5%
Contains more Calcium +1607.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +578.3%
Contains more Zinc +569%
Contains more Selenium +806.3%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +241.5%
Contains more Potassium +190.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +125.8%
Contains more Manganese +4112.5%
Contains more Calcium +1607.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +578.3%
Contains more Zinc +569%
Contains more Selenium +806.3%

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
Brussels sprout
8
:
4
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +969.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +623.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +6980%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Brussels sprout
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%
Muenster cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +969.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +623.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +6980%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
3
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Carbs +699.1%
Contains more Water +105.9%
Contains more Protein +592.6%
Contains more Fats +9913.3%
Contains more Other +167.2%
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Muenster cheese
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more Carbs +699.1%
Contains more Water +105.9%
Contains more Protein +592.6%
Contains more Fats +9913.3%
Contains more Other +167.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23046.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37773.9%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23046.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37773.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 1.12g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 0.3g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 8.95g 1.12g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Fiber 3.8g 0g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 1.4mg 0.41mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 69mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 389mg 134mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 628mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.07mg 0.031mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.008mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 754IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.26mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.013mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.103mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.19mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.056mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 12µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 177µg 2.5µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.12mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.132mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 0.152mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 0.154mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.032mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 0.155mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.076mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 19.113g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.661g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Muenster cheese
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
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 603mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
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
  2. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.