Brussels sprouts vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Brussels sprouts and white chocolate
- Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, and fiber, yet white chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 140% more than white chocolate.
- Brussels sprouts contain 170 times more vitamin C than white chocolate. While Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of vitamin C, white chocolate contains only 0.5mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in Brussels sprouts is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Candies, white chocolate.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36% |
| Contains more IronIron | +483.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +373.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +155.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +181.3% |
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 | +16900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +291.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1845.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +771.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +213.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54.5% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +6515.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10596.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +561.9% |
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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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15003.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39452.2% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 1.013g | 1013% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 9.1µg | 140% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 0.5mg | 94% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 19.412g | 88% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 32.09g | 49% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 539kcal | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 9.097g | 23% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 59.24g | 17% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 199mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.24mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 176mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.282mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.008mg | 14% |
| Folate | 61µg | 7µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.2g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.056mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.608mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.063mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 4.5µg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 5.87g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 286mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 29.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.96mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 59g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.745mg | 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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