Brussels sprout vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Brussels sprout and Potato
- Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin E , however, Potato is richer in Vitamin B6.
- Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 146% more than Potato.
- Potato has 88 times less Vitamin E than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E , while Potato has 0.01mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.
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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.
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Calcium
+250%
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Iron
+72.8%
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Phosphorus
+21.1%
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Zinc
+40%
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Manganese
+68.5%
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Selenium
+300%
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Sodium
-76%
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Copper
+57.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 425
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Calcium
+250%
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Iron
+72.8%
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Phosphorus
+21.1%
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Zinc
+40%
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Manganese
+68.5%
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Selenium
+300%
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Sodium
-76%
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Copper
+57.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 425
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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Vitamin A
+37600%
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Vitamin E
+8700%
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Vitamin C
+331.5%
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Vitamin B1
+71.6%
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Vitamin B2
+181.3%
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Folate
+306.7%
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Vitamin K
+8750%
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Vitamin B3
+42.4%
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Vitamin B6
+36.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
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Vitamin A
+37600%
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Vitamin E
+8700%
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Vitamin C
+331.5%
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Vitamin B1
+71.6%
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Vitamin B2
+181.3%
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Folate
+306.7%
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Vitamin K
+8750%
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Vitamin B3
+42.4%
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Vitamin B6
+36.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+64.9%
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Fats
+233.3%
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Other
+22.3%
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Carbs
+95.4%
Equal in Water - 79.25
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
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Protein
+64.9%
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Fats
+233.3%
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+22.3%
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Carbs
+95.4%
Equal in Water - 79.25
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1050%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+364185.7%
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Saturated Fat
-59.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
153 g
Saturated Fat:
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.042 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1050%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+364185.7%
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Saturated Fat
-59.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+170.6%
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Glucose
+161.3%
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Fructose
+257.7%
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Starch
+∞%
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:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+170.6%
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Glucose
+161.3%
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Fructose
+257.7%
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.15g | 15.39g |
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| Protein | 3.38g | 2.05g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.09g |
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| Carbs | 8.95g | 17.49g |
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| Calories | 43kcal | 77kcal |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Fructose | 0.93g | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 2.2g | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 42mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 57mg |
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| Potassium | 389mg | 425mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 754IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 38µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin C | 85mg | 19.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 1.061mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.298mg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 177µg | 2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.032mg | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.103mg |
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| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.035mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.062g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.042g |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
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 minerals?
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)