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Brussels sprouts vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brussels sprouts and Chili pepper?

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 136% more.
  • Chili pepper contains 3 times less Calcium than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 42mg of Calcium, while Chili pepper contains 14mg.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw types 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.
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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +35.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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 479% 57% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1164.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +165.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.086mg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.7%
Contains more OtherOther +59.3%
Contains more FatsFats +46.7%
~equal in Carbs ~8.81g
~equal in Water ~88.02g

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63916.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.024g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Chili pepper Opinion
Calories 43kcal 40kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 1.87g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.44g Chili pepper
Vitamin C 85mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Net carbs 5.15g 7.31g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.95g 8.81g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 42mg 14mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 322mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 1.03mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 5.3g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 3.8g 1.5g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.42mg 0.26mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 43mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 9mg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 754IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A 38µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.69mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.187mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.5µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.072mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.086mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.201mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 177µg 14µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 23µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 10.9mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.239g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.026mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.074mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.065mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.105mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.089mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.024mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.062mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.084mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.041mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Chili pepper
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
61%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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 sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.