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Brussels sprout vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprout and Rib eye steak

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Fiber, yet Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 146% more than Rib eye steak.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brussels sprout is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
5
:
5
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Calcium +281.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Manganese +321.3%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.3%
Contains more Zinc +1307.1%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +1756.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Rib eye steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Calcium +281.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Manganese +321.3%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.3%
Contains more Zinc +1307.1%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +1756.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
6
:
6
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Vitamin A +2916%
Contains more Vitamin E +780%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.8%
Contains more Folate +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10962.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +558.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Brussels sprout
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%
Rib eye steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2916%
Contains more Vitamin E +780%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.8%
Contains more Folate +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10962.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +558.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
3
:
2
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +57.8%
Contains more Other +13600%
Contains more Protein +600.9%
Contains more Fats +7170%
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Rib eye steak
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +57.8%
Contains more Other +13600%
Contains more Protein +600.9%
Contains more Fats +7170%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14797.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45634.8%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Rib eye steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14797.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45634.8%

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 Rib eye steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Rib eye steak Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 0g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 0.3g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Carbs 8.95g 0g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 0g Rib eye steak
Fiber 3.8g 0g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 11mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 152mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 389mg 260mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 54mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.07mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.337mg 0.08mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 754IU 25IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 8µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.1mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.071mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 61µg 6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 177µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.12mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.132mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 0.152mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 0.154mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.032mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.155mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.076mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Brussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g 1.478g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 9.684g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 1.027g Brussels sprout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Rib eye steak
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
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.622g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.
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 sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.