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Brussels sprout vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprout and Napa cabbage different?

  • Brussels sprout is higher than Napa cabbage in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily need of Vitamin C 91% more than Napa cabbage.
  • Brussels sprout contains 28 times more Vitamin B1 than Napa cabbage. Brussels sprout contains 0.139mg of Vitamin B1, while Napa cabbage contains 0.005mg.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +44.8%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.2%
Contains more Potassium +347.1%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +66%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
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 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +44.8%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.2%
Contains more Potassium +347.1%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +66%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Copper +37.1%

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 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +782.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +491.9%
Contains more Folate +41.9%
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 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +782.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +491.9%
Contains more Folate +41.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +207.3%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +301.3%
Contains more Other +705.9%
Contains more Water +12%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Protein +207.3%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +301.3%
Contains more Other +705.9%
Contains more Water +12%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 2.23g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 1.1g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 2.23g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 12kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 29mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 0.74mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 8mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 19mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 87mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.42mg 0.14mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.096mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.337mg 0.203mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.4µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 263IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 13µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 3.2mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.005mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.025mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.466mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.035mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 43µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Napa cabbage
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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.