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Brussels sprout vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brussels sprout and Peppermint

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin C, however, Peppermint has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 59% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Calcium +478.6%
Contains more Iron +262.9%
Contains more Magnesium +247.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Copper +370%
Contains more Manganese +249%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73
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 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Calcium +478.6%
Contains more Iron +262.9%
Contains more Magnesium +247.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Copper +370%
Contains more Manganese +249%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73

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 C +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +463.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129%
Contains more Folate +86.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338
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 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +463.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129%
Contains more Folate +86.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Fats +213.3%
Contains more Carbs +66.4%
Contains more Other +29.2%
Equal in Water - 78.65
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Fats +213.3%
Contains more Carbs +66.4%
Contains more Other +29.2%
Equal in Water - 78.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30018.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.5%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30018.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 6.89g Peppermint
Protein 3.38g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.3g 0.94g Peppermint
Carbs 8.95g 14.89g Peppermint
Calories 43kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Peppermint
Fiber 3.8g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 42mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 1.4mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 23mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 69mg 73mg Peppermint
Potassium 389mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 25mg 31mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.07mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.337mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 31.8mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.082mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.129mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.12mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.152mg 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.154mg 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.032mg 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.155mg 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.076mg 0.075mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.246g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.033g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.508g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Peppermint
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
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.