Brussels sprouts vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Brussels sprouts and pizza?
- Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K and vitamin C; however, pizza is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and calcium.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 142% more.
- Pizza contains 61 times less vitamin C than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of vitamin C, while pizza contains 1.4mg.
- Brussels sprouts have less sodium.
We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +347.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +219% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +213% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1143.8% |
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 | +5971.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2541.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +81.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +413.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 1.681g | 1009% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 6.7µg | 142% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 1.4mg | 93% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 19.9µg | 33% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 598mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 216mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.39mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 4.465g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 3.825mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg | 18% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 11.39g | 16% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 188mg | 15% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 9.69g | 14% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.48mg | 14% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 266kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Folate | 61µg | 93µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.34mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.195mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 33.33g | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.3g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 2.608g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 389mg | 172mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.105mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 69µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 3.58g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 16.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.664mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.355mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | N/A |
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:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +99.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3130% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +272.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.6% |
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
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9001.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11239.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
0.81 g
Fructose:
0.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +130% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0.78g
~equal in
Fructose
~1g
