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Brussels sprout vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brussels sprout and Onion

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin E in Brussels sprout is higher than in Onion.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 147% more than Onion.
  • Onion has 44 times less Vitamin E than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E , while Onion has 0.02mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Onions, 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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
9
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Calcium +82.6%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.9%
Contains more Potassium +166.4%
Contains more Zinc +147.1%
Contains more Copper +79.5%
Contains more Manganese +161.2%
Contains more Selenium +220%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +82.6%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.9%
Contains more Potassium +166.4%
Contains more Zinc +147.1%
Contains more Copper +79.5%
Contains more Manganese +161.2%
Contains more Selenium +220%
Contains less Sodium -84%

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
10
:
0
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +37600%
Contains more Vitamin E +4300%
Contains more Vitamin C +1048.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +44150%
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%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +37600%
Contains more Vitamin E +4300%
Contains more Vitamin C +1048.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +44150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
3
:
2
Onion
Onion
Contains more Protein +207.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +291.4%
Equal in Carbs - 9.34
Equal in Water - 89.11
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +207.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +291.4%
Equal in Carbs - 9.34
Equal in Water - 89.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +899900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.3%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +899900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
0
:
3
Onion
Onion
Contains more Sucrose +115.2%
Contains more Glucose +143.2%
Contains more Fructose +38.7%
Brussels sprout
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Onion
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +115.2%
Contains more Glucose +143.2%
Contains more Fructose +38.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Onion Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 7.64g Onion
Protein 3.38g 1.1g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 9.34g Onion
Calories 43kcal 40kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g 1.29g Onion
Sugar 2.2g 4.24g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 0.21mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 29mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 146mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 0.42mg 0.17mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.039mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.129mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.5µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 2IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.02mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 7.4mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.046mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.027mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.116mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.123mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 19µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 0.4µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.014mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.021mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.014mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.025mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.039mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.002mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.025mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.021mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.014mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.042g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.013g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.017g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.