Brussels sprouts vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Brussels sprouts and taco
- Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc.
- Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 135% more than taco.
- Taco has 213 times less vitamin C than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts have 85mg of vitamin C, while taco has 0.4mg.
- Brussels sprouts contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +86.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +316.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +475% |
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 | +21150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +178% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1056.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +221.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.5% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.6% |
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4929.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19078.3% |
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:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +15% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +305% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +210% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 3.042g | 1000% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 15.3µg | 135% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 0.4mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 4.384g | 20% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 12.7g | 19% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 397mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 178mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 9.2µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.75mg | 12% |
| Folate | 61µg | 19µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 8.86g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 226kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 1.65mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 389mg | 209mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 19.85g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.249mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.19mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.467g | 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 | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.322g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins