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Brussels sprout vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brussels sprout and Seaweed

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Seaweed is higher in Folate, Magnesium, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily need of Vitamin K 93% more than Seaweed.
  • Brussels sprout has 110 times more Vitamin B6 than Seaweed. While Brussels sprout has 0.219mg of Vitamin B6, Seaweed has only 0.002mg.
  • Brussels sprout has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brussels sprouts, raw and Seaweed, kelp, 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 Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +337.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Manganese +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +337.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Manganese +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +85.7%

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 A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10850%
Contains more Vitamin K +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.8%
Contains more Folate +195.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.87
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10850%
Contains more Vitamin K +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.8%
Contains more Folate +195.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +101.2%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Other +382.5%
Equal in Carbs - 9.57
Equal in Water - 81.58
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +101.2%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Other +382.5%
Equal in Carbs - 9.57
Equal in Water - 81.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325431.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.1%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325431.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 8.27g Seaweed
Protein 3.38g 1.68g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.56g Seaweed
Carbs 8.95g 9.57g Seaweed
Calories 43kcal 43kcal
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 3.8g 1.3g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 1.4mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 23mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 69mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 89mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 233mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.07mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.337mg 0.2mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 116IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.87mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 3mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.05mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.47mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.002mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 177µg 66µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.12mg 0.055mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.083mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.082mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.025mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.043mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.072mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.024mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.247g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.047g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Seaweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.185g)
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 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.

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.