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Brussels sprouts vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brussels sprouts and Spirulina

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Folate, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Spirulina is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprouts is 145% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 94 times more Vitamin C than Spirulina. Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of Vitamin C, while Spirulina contains 0.9mg.

Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, 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.
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 14% 3.6% 11% 105% 199% 5.5% 4.7% 13% 24% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +527.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +99.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +752.9%

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 3% 3.4% 9.8% 0% 56% 79% 22% 20% 7.8% 0% 6.3% 6.8% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9344.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1246.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +544.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6980%
Contains more FolateFolate +577.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.325mg
~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
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +269.8%
Contains more OtherOther +128.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.1%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
~equal in Water ~90.67g

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
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.106 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144239.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Spirulina Opinion
Calories 43kcal 26kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.3g 0.39g Spirulina
Vitamin C 85mg 0.9mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 2.02g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 2.42g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 12mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 127mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Sugar 2.2g 0.3g Spirulina
Fiber 3.8g 0.4g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Zinc 0.42mg 0.2mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 11mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 98mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 754IU 56IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 3µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.49mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.186mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.196mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.034mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 2.5µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 9µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 6.5mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.135g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.034g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.106g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.12mg 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.152mg 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.154mg 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.032mg 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.155mg 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.076mg 0.112mg Spirulina
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Spirulina
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
17%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.