Brussels sprouts vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Brussels sprouts and water chestnuts?
- Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, and folate, while water chestnuts are higher in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 147% higher.
We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw 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 more CalciumCalcium | +281.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +365.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2025% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +58900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +281.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +89.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +167.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1050% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +355714% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.043g | 1020% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 0.3µg | 147% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 4mg | 90% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.326mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.06mg | 17% |
| Folate | 61µg | 16µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.328mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 584mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 23.94g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 1.4g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.479mg | 3% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 97kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3g | 3% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 36.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 1.2mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 20.94g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 4.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 25mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
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.