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Brussels sprouts vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprouts and roe

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin C, fiber, and manganese, yet roe is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Roe covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 481% more than Brussels sprouts.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2492.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +204.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +646.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3131.3%

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% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +954.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +366.1%
Contains more WaterWater +46.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +746.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2643.3%
Contains more OtherOther +89.8%

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
Roe
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4394.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9156.5%

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 Roe
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 sprouts Roe DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 3.404g 997%
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Selenium 1.6µg 51.7µg 91%
Vitamin C 85mg 16.4mg 76%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.949mg 66%
Phosphorus 69mg 515mg 64%
Protein 3.38g 28.62g 50%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 1.154mg 17%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.013mg 14%
Fats 0.3g 8.23g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.277mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 2.192mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.062g 1.866g 8%
Folate 61µg 92µg 8%
Calories 43kcal 204kcal 8%
Iron 1.4mg 0.77mg 8%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.28mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Vitamin A 38µg 91µg 6%
Copper 0.07mg 0.128mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 2.129g 5%
Sodium 25mg 117mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.185mg 3%
Potassium 389mg 283mg 3%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Carbs 8.95g 1.92g 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Calcium 42mg 28mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 1.92g N/A
Sugar 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Roe
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $99.6)
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 sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/nutrients

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

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