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Brussels sprouts vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brussels sprouts and Wakame?

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 143% more.
  • Wakame contains 110 times less Vitamin B6 than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 0.219mg of Vitamin B6, while Wakame contains 0.002mg.
  • Brussels sprouts have less Sodium.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw types in this article.

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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%
Wakame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +678%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.1%
Contains more IronIron +55.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.38mg

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%
Wakame
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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 10% 22% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10850%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3239.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Wakame
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3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.6%
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more OtherOther +425.5%
~equal in Carbs ~9.14g
~equal in Water ~79.99g

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
Wakame
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32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70083.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +152.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Wakame Opinion
Calories 43kcal 45kcal Wakame
Protein 3.38g 3.03g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.64g Wakame
Vitamin C 85mg 3mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 8.64g Wakame
Carbs 8.95g 9.14g Wakame
Magnesium 23mg 107mg Wakame
Calcium 42mg 150mg Wakame
Potassium 389mg 50mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 2.18mg Wakame
Sugar 2.2g 0.65g Wakame
Fiber 3.8g 0.5g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.284mg Wakame
Zinc 0.42mg 0.38mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 80mg Wakame
Sodium 25mg 872mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 754IU 360IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 18µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 1mg Wakame
Manganese 0.337mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.06mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.002mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 5.3µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 196µg Wakame
Choline 19.1mg 13.9mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.13g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.218g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.035mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.087mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.154mg 0.112mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.155mg 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.076mg 0.015mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Wakame
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
28%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 847mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.