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Brussels sprout vs. Pico de gallo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprout and Pico de gallo

  • Brussels sprout is higher than Pico de gallo in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin C needs 90% more than Pico de gallo.
  • The amount of Sugar in Brussels sprout is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and PACE, Pico De Gallo.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%

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 A +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +2136.8%
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 19% 0% 0% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +2136.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +91.2%
Equal in Carbs - 9.38
Equal in Water - 88
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +91.2%
Equal in Carbs - 9.38
Equal in Water - 88

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 Pico de gallo
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Pico de gallo Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 9.38g Pico de gallo
Protein 3.38g 0g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 9.38g Pico de gallo
Calories 43kcal 31kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 6.25g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 469mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 313IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 3.8mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Pico de gallo
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
3%
Pico de gallo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
6%
Pico de gallo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
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

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.