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

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Important differences between Brussels sprout and Savoy cabbage

  • Savoy cabbage has less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 90% more.
  • Brussels sprout has 5 times more Vitamin E than Savoy cabbage. Brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E , while Savoy cabbage has 0.17mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Cabbage, savoy, 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 Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.1%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
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 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.1%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%

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 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.6%
Contains more Folate +31.1%
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 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
Contains more Vitamin E +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.6%
Contains more Folate +31.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +46.7%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Equal in Water - 91
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +46.7%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +228.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312144.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +228.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312144.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 3g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 2g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 6.1g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 27kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 2.27g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 3.1g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 35mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 0.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 69mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 230mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 28mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.27mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.062mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.18mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.9µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.17mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 31mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.03mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.3mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.187mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.19mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 177µg 68.8µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.02mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.069mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.101mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.103mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.094mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.02mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.064mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.085mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.041mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.007g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.049g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Savoy 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
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.