Brussels sprouts vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Brussels sprouts and potatoes
- Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and manganese; however, potatoes have more vitamin B6 and copper.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 146% more.
- Brussels sprouts have 75 times more vitamin A than potatoes. Brussels sprouts have 754IU of vitamin A, while potatoes have 10IU.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 | +785.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +117.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42% |
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:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +136.3% |
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Other
~1.33g
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
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +666.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +268321.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.2% |
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:
17.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.44 g
Fructose:
0.34 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +15% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +84.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +173.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
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Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.057g | 1020% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 2µg | 146% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 9.6mg | 84% |
| Folate | 61µg | 28µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.311mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.064mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.219mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.118mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 1.41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 21.15g | 4% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 535mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 93kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 14.8mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 0.34g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.376mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 18.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 70mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
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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
73%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.