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Brussels sprouts vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brussels sprouts and Pumpkin

  • Brussels sprouts have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Pumpkin have more Vitamin A.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 147% higher.
  • Pumpkin contains 18 times less Vitamin C than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of Vitamin C, while Pumpkin contains 4.7mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
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 6.4% 4.5% 20% 21% 30% 6.3% 13% 0.13% 12% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.1%
Contains more IronIron +145.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%

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 16% 345% 16% 0% 7.8% 18% 7.7% 12% 10% 0% 2% 6.8% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1708.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +397.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22025%
Contains more FolateFolate +577.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +663.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.8mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +369.4%
Contains more FatsFats +328.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.7%
Contains more OtherOther +121%
~equal in Water ~93.69g

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
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +155.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3824900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.3%

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 Pumpkin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Pumpkin Opinion
Calories 43kcal 20kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 0.72g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.07g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 4.7mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 4.9g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 15mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 230mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.57mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 2.08g Pumpkin
Fiber 3.8g 1.1g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.091mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.42mg 0.23mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 30mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 1mg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 754IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A 38µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.8mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.089mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.2µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.031mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.078mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.413mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.201mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.044mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 0.8µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 9µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 6.2mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.009g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.004g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.009mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.021mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.023mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.034mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.039mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.008mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.023mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.025mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.011mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Pumpkin
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
34%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
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)

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.