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Brussels sprouts vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brussels sprouts and tortilla

  • Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, while tortilla has more iron, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 147% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in Brussels sprouts is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +270.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +172.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +937.5%

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.
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% 13% 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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +265%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +453.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +60.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +115.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.4%
Contains more FatsFats +216.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +458%
Contains more OtherOther +36.5%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39030.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +704.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +109.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +440%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Brussels sprouts Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Tortilla DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.391g 1017%
Vitamin K 177µg 0.4µg 147%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Iron 1.4mg 3.81mg 30%
Selenium 1.6µg 16.6µg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 4.125mg 21%
Sodium 25mg 482mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.37mg 19%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Carbs 8.95g 49.94g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.06mg 12%
Phosphorus 69mg 146mg 11%
Calories 43kcal 237kcal 10%
Folate 61µg 98µg 9%
Protein 3.38g 7.28g 8%
Potassium 389mg 105mg 8%
Fiber 3.8g 2.4g 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.19mg 5%
Copper 0.07mg 0.102mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 4%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.268mg 3%
Calcium 42mg 70mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.17mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.114mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 0g 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.95g 1%
Saturated fat 0.062g 0.296g 1%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.32mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 2.2g 2.75g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Brussels sprouts
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.234g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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