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Brussels sprouts vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprouts and Cayenne pepper different?

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin K, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Cayenne pepper is 227% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 2 times more Vitamin K than Cayenne pepper. While Brussels sprouts contain 177µg of Vitamin K, Cayenne pepper contains only 80.3µg.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +560.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +252.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +417.7%
Contains more IronIron +457.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +432.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +490.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +324.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +493.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%

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% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5418.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +921.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1067.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1018.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +169.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +968.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +255.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5656.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +532.7%
Contains more OtherOther +340.9%

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1728%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11856.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 43kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 3.38g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.3g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 85mg 76.4mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 8.95g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 23mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 42mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 389mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 1.4mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 2.2g 10.34g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 3.8g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.07mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.42mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 69mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 25mg 30mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 754IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 38µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.88mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.337mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 1.6µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 177µg 80.3µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 19.1mg 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.062g 3.26g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 8.37g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Cayenne pepper
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
76%
Brussels sprouts
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.198g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.