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Brussels sprouts vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brussels sprouts and Taro?

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Taro is higher in Copper, Vitamin E, and Potassium.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 147% higher.
  • Taro has 1843 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts have 153g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Taro has 0.083g.
  • Taro is lower in Sugar.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Taro, raw 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.
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%
Taro
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +154.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.6%
~equal in Calcium ~43mg

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%
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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 15% 4.6% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +892.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17600%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.303mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~17.3mg

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
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.3%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more WaterWater +21.7%
Contains more OtherOther +14.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.6%

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
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +184237.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Taro Opinion
Calories 43kcal 112kcal Taro
Protein 3.38g 1.5g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 4.5mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 22.36g Taro
Carbs 8.95g 26.46g Taro
Magnesium 23mg 33mg Taro
Calcium 42mg 43mg Taro
Potassium 389mg 591mg Taro
Iron 1.4mg 0.55mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 3.8g 4.1g Taro
Copper 0.07mg 0.172mg Taro
Zinc 0.42mg 0.23mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 84mg Taro
Sodium 25mg 11mg Taro
Vitamin A 754IU 76IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 4µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 2.38mg Taro
Manganese 0.337mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.095mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.025mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.6mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.303mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.283mg Taro
Vitamin K 177µg 1µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 22µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 17.3mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.016g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.083g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.023mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.069mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.054mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.111mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.067mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.02mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.082mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.082mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.034mg 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 Taro
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%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.