Brussels sprout vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Brussels sprout and Red potato?
- Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E , while Red potato is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B3.
- Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 145% higher.
- Red potato has 11 times less Vitamin E than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E , while Red potato has 0.08mg.
We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked types in this comparison.
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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
+366.7%
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Iron
+100%
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Manganese
+94.8%
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Magnesium
+21.7%
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Potassium
+40.1%
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Sodium
-52%
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Copper
+148.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
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Calcium
+366.7%
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Iron
+100%
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Manganese
+94.8%
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Magnesium
+21.7%
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Potassium
+40.1%
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Sodium
-52%
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Copper
+148.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
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
+7440%
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Vitamin E
+1000%
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Vitamin C
+574.6%
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Vitamin B1
+93.1%
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Vitamin B2
+80%
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Folate
+125.9%
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Vitamin K
+6221.4%
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Vitamin B3
+114.1%
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Vitamin B5
+10.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.212
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Vitamin A
+7440%
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Vitamin E
+1000%
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Vitamin C
+574.6%
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Vitamin B1
+93.1%
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Vitamin B2
+80%
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Folate
+125.9%
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Vitamin K
+6221.4%
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Vitamin B3
+114.1%
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Vitamin B5
+10.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.212
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+47%
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Fats
+100%
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Water
+12.2%
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Carbs
+118.9%
Equal in Other - 1.29
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
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Protein
+47%
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Fats
+100%
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Water
+12.2%
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Carbs
+118.9%
Equal in Other - 1.29
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1050%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+355714%
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Saturated Fat
-58.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
153 g
Saturated Fat:
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.043 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1050%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+355714%
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Saturated Fat
-58.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+47.3%
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Fructose
+111.4%
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Starch
+∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.45
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:
15.15 g
Sucrose:
0.45 g
Glucose:
0.55 g
Fructose:
0.44 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
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0 g
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Glucose
+47.3%
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Fructose
+111.4%
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+∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.45
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 vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.15g | 17.79g |
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| Protein | 3.38g | 2.3g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.15g |
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| Carbs | 8.95g | 19.59g |
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| Calories | 43kcal | 89kcal |
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| Starch | 15.15g |
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| Fructose | 0.93g | 0.44g |
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| Sugar | 2.2g | 1.43g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 42mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.7mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 69mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 389mg | 545mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 12mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.174mg |
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| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.173mg |
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| Selenium | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 754IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 38µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin C | 85mg | 12.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 1.595mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.341mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.212mg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 177µg | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.075mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.074mg |
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| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.109mg |
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| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.12mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.035mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.091mg |
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| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.039mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.062g | 0.026g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.043g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)
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.