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Brussels sprout vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brussels sprout and Truffle?

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C, while Truffle is higher in Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Fiber is 265% higher.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Calcium +278.6%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Magnesium +260.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +93.8%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +161.4%
Contains more Manganese +478.9%
Contains more Selenium +2612.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Calcium +278.6%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Magnesium +260.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +93.8%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +161.4%
Contains more Manganese +478.9%
Contains more Selenium +2612.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.5%
Contains more Folate +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +837.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +741.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.5%
Contains more Folate +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +837.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +741.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +481.1%
Contains more Protein +173.7%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +715.8%
Contains more Other +61.3%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Water +481.1%
Contains more Protein +173.7%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +715.8%
Contains more Other +61.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprout Truffle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 2.91g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 9.25g Truffle
Fats 0.3g 0.73g Truffle
Carbs 8.95g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 43kcal 284kcal Truffle
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Truffle
Fiber 3.8g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 42mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 1.4mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 23mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 69mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 389mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 25mg 35mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.07mg 0.183mg Truffle
Manganese 0.337mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 1.6µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.015mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.112mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Truffle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
81%
Brussels sprout
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.