Brussels sprouts vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brussels sprouts and prunes different?
- Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B1, and iron; however, prunes are richer in copper, fiber, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for Brussels sprouts is 98% higher.
- Brussels sprouts contain 142 times more vitamin C than prunes. While Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of vitamin C, prunes contain only 0.6mg.
Brussels sprouts, raw and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked are the varieties 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 IronIron | +50.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +433.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +301.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
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 | +14066.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +197.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1425% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +89.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.062g | 1020% |
Vitamin K | 177µg | 59.5µg | 98% |
Vitamin C | 85mg | 0.6mg | 94% |
Copper | 0.07mg | 0.281mg | 23% |
Carbs | 8.95g | 63.88g | 18% |
Fructose | 0.93g | 12.45g | 14% |
Folate | 61µg | 4µg | 14% |
Fiber | 3.8g | 7.1g | 13% |
Calories | 43kcal | 240kcal | 10% |
Potassium | 389mg | 732mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.051mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.186mg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 1.882mg | 7% |
Iron | 1.4mg | 0.93mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 41mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
Protein | 3.38g | 2.18g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.422mg | 2% |
Choline | 19.1mg | 10.1mg | 2% |
Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.299mg | 2% |
Sodium | 25mg | 2mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.205mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.3g | 0.38g | 0% |
Net carbs | 5.15g | 56.78g | N/A |
Calcium | 42mg | 43mg | 0% |
Sugar | 2.2g | 38.13g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
Phosphorus | 69mg | 69mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 38µg | 39µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.088g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.053g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.155mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
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:
2.18 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
63.88 g
Water:
30.92 g
Other:
2.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +55% |
Contains more WaterWater | +178.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +26.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +613.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +92.7% |
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
0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +246674.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +130.4% |
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:
5.11 g
Sucrose:
0.15 g
Glucose:
25.46 g
Fructose:
12.45 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.06 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +206.7% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3043.2% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +1238.7% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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