Brussels sprouts vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes?
- Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and iron, while sweet potatoes are higher in vitamin A, vitamin B5, copper, manganese, and vitamin B6.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 146% higher.
- Sweet potatoes have 10 times less folate than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts have 61µg of folate, while sweet potatoes have 6µg.
We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +102.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.5% |
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 | +333.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7595.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +916.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2428.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +186.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.6% |
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:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.4% |
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Other
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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
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1050% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +166204.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.1% |
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:
7.05 g
Sucrose:
2.28 g
Glucose:
0.57 g
Fructose:
0.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +42.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +86% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +395.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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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 | 0.092g | 1019% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 2.3µg | 146% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 961µg | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 19.6mg | 73% |
| Folate | 61µg | 6µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.884mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.161mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.69mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.497mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.286mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 1.487mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 20.71g | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.107mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.38g | 2.01g | 3% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 475mg | 3% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 90kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 13.1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.106mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 17.41g | N/A |
| Calcium | 42mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 6.48g | N/A |
| Sodium | 25mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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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