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Brussels sprouts vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brussels sprouts and Nopales

  • Brussels sprouts have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Fiber, while Nopales have more Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 143% higher.
  • Nopales contain 20 times less Folate than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 61µg of Folate, while Nopales contain 3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Nopales, raw.

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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 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.4%
Contains more IronIron +137.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +68%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +331.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +126.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.6%

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% 45% 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 31% 27% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +814%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1058.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3239.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1933.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +161.6%
~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% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.1%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20.2%
~equal in Water ~94.12g

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
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +305900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.2%

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 Nopales
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 sprouts Nopales Opinion
Calories 43kcal 16kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 1.32g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.09g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 9.3mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 1.13g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 3.33g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 52mg Nopales
Calcium 42mg 164mg Nopales
Potassium 389mg 257mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.59mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 1.15g Nopales
Fiber 3.8g 2.2g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.052mg Brussels sprouts
Zinc 0.42mg 0.25mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 16mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 21mg Nopales
Vitamin A 754IU 457IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 23µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.012mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.041mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.41mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.167mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.07mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 5.3µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 3µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 7.3mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.018g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.05g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.014mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.04mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.049mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.077mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.059mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.015mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.049mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.059mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.025mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Nopales
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
76%
Brussels sprouts
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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
  2. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.