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Brussels sprout vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprout and Peppers different?

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Fiber, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Peppers are higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Peppers covers your daily need of Vitamin C 175% more than Brussels sprout.
  • Brussels sprout contains 1404 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Peppers. Brussels sprout contains 153g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Peppers contain 0.109g.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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 +133.3%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +220%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Copper +148.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +220%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Copper +148.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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 E +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +406.6%
Contains more Folate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1137.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +406.6%
Contains more Folate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1137.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +128.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.46
Equal in Water - 87.74
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +128.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.46
Equal in Water - 87.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140267%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140267%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 3.38g 2g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 43kcal 40kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 5.1g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 1.5g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 18mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 1.2mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Peppers
Phosphorus 69mg 46mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 340mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.42mg 0.3mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.337mg 0.237mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.5µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 1179IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 59µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.69mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.061mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 61µg 23µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 14.3µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.026mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.074mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.065mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.105mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.089mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.024mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.062mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.084mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.041mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.011g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.109g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Peppers
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
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.