Brussels sprouts vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Brussels sprouts and pastry
- Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A, yet pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 134% more than pastry.
- The amount of saturated fat in Brussels sprouts is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +537.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1412.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +942.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +999.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +198.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +186.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +214.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +459.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.9% |
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:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +911.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +403.9% |
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
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3026.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +93800% |
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 | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 4.894g | 987% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 16.1µg | 134% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 0mg | 94% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 38.1g | 58% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 21.597g | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 9.643g | 44% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 24.2µg | 41% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 551kcal | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.398mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 4.168mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.021mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.56mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.283mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 45.1g | 12% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 61mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.5g | 9% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 7.3g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.488mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.114mg | 5% |
| Folate | 61µg | 78µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 6.4mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.53mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 43.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 0.74g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.272mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.581g)
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)
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.