Brussels sprouts vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Brussels sprouts and mustard
- Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet mustard is richer in selenium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for Brussels sprouts is 146% higher.
- Brussels sprouts contain 283 times more vitamin C than mustard. Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of vitamin C, while mustard contains 0.3mg.
- Brussels sprouts contain less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Mustard, prepared, yellow.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +155.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1993.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +28233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +212.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12542.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +771.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
3.34 g
Carbs:
5.83 g
Water:
83.72 g
Other:
3.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1013.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146% |
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Water
~83.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.774 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19667.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9387% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
0.81 g
Fructose:
0.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.64 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0.47 g
Fructose:
0.23 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +119% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +72.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +304.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.774g | 1015% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 1.4µg | 146% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 0.3mg | 94% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 33.5µg | 58% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1104mg | 47% |
| Folate | 61µg | 7µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.07mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 152mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 108mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 48mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 2.182g | 5% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 3.34g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.422mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.177mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.61mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.36mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 60kcal | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.214g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 0.23g | 1% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 22.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.565mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.254mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 4g | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 5.83g | 1% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 3.74g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 1079mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)