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Brussels sprout vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brussels sprout and Red cabbage

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E in Brussels sprout is higher than in Red cabbage.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 116% more than Red cabbage.
  • Red cabbage has 8 times less Vitamin E than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E , while Red cabbage has 0.11mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Cabbage, red, 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.
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +311.8%
Contains more Manganese +38.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Calcium - 45
Equal in Sodium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +311.8%
Contains more Manganese +38.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Calcium - 45
Equal in Sodium - 27

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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Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.2%
Contains more Folate +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +48%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.209
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.2%
Contains more Folate +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +48%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.209

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Other +110.8%
Equal in Water - 90.39
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Other +110.8%
Equal in Water - 90.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +30.4%
Contains more Glucose +114.8%
Contains more Fructose +59.1%
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
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +30.4%
Contains more Glucose +114.8%
Contains more Fructose +59.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 3.38g 1.43g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.16g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 7.37g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 31kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 2.2g 3.83g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 2.1g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 1.4mg 0.8mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 30mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 243mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 27mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.22mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.017mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.243mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.11mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 57mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.064mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.069mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.418mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.147mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.209mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 18µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 38.2µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.012mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.039mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.034mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.046mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.049mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.014mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.036mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.048mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.024mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.012g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.08g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Red cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
81%
Brussels sprout
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
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)

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 sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.