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Brussels sprouts vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brussels sprouts and tuna salad?

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin C, fiber, folate, vitamin A, and manganese, while tuna salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 92% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts are lower in sodium.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Fish, tuna salad 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.5%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +742.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2475%

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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3763.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +662.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +799.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +36.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +374.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2986.7%
Contains more OtherOther +55.5%
~equal in Carbs ~9.41g

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
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3611.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12452.2%

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 Tuna salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Tuna salad DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 4.122g 993%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 85mg 2.2mg 92%
Selenium 1.6µg 41.2µg 72%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg 50%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 6.7mg 37%
Protein 3.38g 16.04g 25%
Phosphorus 69mg 178mg 16%
Sodium 25mg 402mg 16%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Fats 0.3g 9.26g 14%
Folate 61µg 8µg 13%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.04mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.081mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.031mg 9%
Copper 0.07mg 0.145mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.062g 1.544g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 2.887g 7%
Calories 43kcal 187kcal 7%
Potassium 389mg 178mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Iron 1.4mg 1mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Calcium 42mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin A 38µg 24µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.26mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.56mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 8.95g 9.41g 0%
Net carbs 5.15g 9.41g N/A
Sugar 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Tuna salad
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.482g)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.