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Brussels sprouts vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brussels sprouts and Potato pancake

  • Brussels sprouts have more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Brussels sprouts covers your daily Vitamin K needs 145% more than Potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake has 3 times less Vitamin C than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts have 85mg of Vitamin C, while Potato pancake has 27.6mg.
  • Brussels sprouts contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Potato pancakes.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.9%
Contains more IronIron +19.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +456.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +208%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +567.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6455.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +288.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more WaterWater +80%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4820%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +210.7%
Contains more OtherOther +161.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1935.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16117.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +17.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +66.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.76g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprouts Potato pancake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Potato pancake Opinion
Calories 43kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Protein 3.38g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 0.3g 14.76g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 85mg 27.6mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 24.51g Potato pancake
Carbs 8.95g 27.81g Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 23mg 36mg Potato pancake
Calcium 42mg 32mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.4mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 2.2g 1.79g Potato pancake
Fiber 3.8g 3.3g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 69mg 128mg Potato pancake
Sodium 25mg 764mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 754IU 113IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 32µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.23mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.337mg 0.26mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 177µg 2.7µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 41µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 0.062g 2.496g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 7.516g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.12mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.152mg 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.154mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.032mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.155mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.076mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Fructose 0.93g 0.56g Brussels sprouts
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Potato pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Brussels sprouts
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.434g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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 sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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