Brussels sprouts vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Brussels sprouts and shortbread
- Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B6; however, shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 138% more than shortbread.
- Brussels sprouts contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +223.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +342% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +287.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1509.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2022.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +154% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +248.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +339.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2288.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8640% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +612.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1737.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29065.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +125% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +210% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4463% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 8.326g | 964% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 11µg | 138% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 0mg | 94% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 26.22g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 8.105g | 37% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 514kcal | 24% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.98mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 63.78g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.353mg | 18% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 6.708g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.314mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 3.275mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 353mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.071mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 2.44mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.3g | 10% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 88mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 6.2µg | 8% |
| Folate | 61µg | 81µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 5.37g | 4% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.393mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 66mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.043g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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