Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Brussels sprouts vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Brussels sprouts and veal

  • Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K, vitamin C, and fiber, while veal has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 147% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.

Infographic

Brussels sprouts vs Veal infographic
Infographic link

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%
Veal
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.4%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +862.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +821.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +756.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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%
Veal
6
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% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14650%
Contains more FolateFolate +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +977.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +397.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Veal
2
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +621.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2420%
~equal in Other ~1.3g

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
Veal
1
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27718.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12247.8%

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 Veal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Veal DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.55g 1016%
Vitamin K 177µg 1.2µg 147%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.27µg 53%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 8.03mg 46%
Protein 3.38g 24.38g 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 103mg 34%
Zinc 0.42mg 3.87mg 31%
Selenium 1.6µg 13.7µg 22%
Phosphorus 69mg 217mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 1.16mg 17%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Choline 19.1mg 95mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.062g 3.04g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.27mg 14%
Folate 61µg 11µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.39mg 13%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.035mg 13%
Fats 0.3g 7.56g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 2.84g 7%
Calories 43kcal 172kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.07mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.15mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 0.99mg 5%
Copper 0.07mg 0.103mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 8.95g 0g 3%
Sodium 25mg 83mg 3%
Calcium 42mg 17mg 3%
Potassium 389mg 337mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 0g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 2.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 1.065mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 1.94mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 2.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.984mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 1.347mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.885mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.978g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.