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Brussels sprout vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brussels sprout and Welsh onion

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Potassium, while Welsh onion has more Vitamin K.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 64% higher.
  • Welsh onion contains 4 times less Folate than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout contains 61µg of Folate, while Welsh onion contains 16µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Onions, welsh, raw.

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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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
6
:
2
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Potassium +83.5%
Contains more Manganese +146%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.07
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Welsh onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Potassium +83.5%
Contains more Manganese +146%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.07

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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
7
:
2
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Vitamin E +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.2%
Contains more Folate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin K - 193.4
Brussels sprout
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%
Welsh onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 11% 0% 90% 13% 21% 8% 11% 17% 12% 0% 484%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.2%
Contains more Folate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin K - 193.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
3
:
2
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Protein +77.9%
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Other +95.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Equal in Water - 90.5
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Welsh onion
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +77.9%
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Other +95.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Equal in Water - 90.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97976.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.067
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Welsh onion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97976.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.067

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Welsh onion Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 4.1g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 1.9g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.4g Welsh onion
Carbs 8.95g 6.5g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 34kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 2.18g Welsh onion
Fiber 3.8g 2.4g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 18mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 1.22mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 69mg 49mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 212mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 17mg Welsh onion
Zinc 0.42mg 0.52mg Welsh onion
Copper 0.07mg 0.07mg
Manganese 0.337mg 0.137mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 1160IU Welsh onion
Vitamin A RAE 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.51mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 27mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.05mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.4mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.169mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.072mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 16µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 193.4µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.021mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.074mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.081mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.113mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.095mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.021mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.061mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.084mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.033mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.067g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.056g Welsh onion
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.156g Brussels sprout

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Welsh onion
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
61%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.