Brussels sprouts vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Brussels sprouts and Winter squash
- Brussels sprouts have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin E, however, Winter squash have more Vitamin A.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 144% more.
- Brussels sprouts have 9 times more Vitamin C than Winter squash. Brussels sprouts have 85mg of Vitamin C, while Winter squash has 9.6mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt.
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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 | +76.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +218.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
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 | +785.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +768.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3922.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +205% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +592.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +279.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~8.85g
~equal in
Water
~89.21g
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
0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103981.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +13% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 37kcal |
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| Protein | 3.38g | 0.89g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 85mg | 9.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.15g | 6.05g |
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| Carbs | 8.95g | 8.85g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 42mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 389mg | 241mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.44mg |
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| Sugar | 2.2g | 3.3g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 69mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 754IU | 5223IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 261µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.495mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin K | 177µg | 4.4µg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 19.1mg | 10.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.062g | 0.072g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.026g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.147g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.035mg |
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| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.05mg |
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| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.033mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.035mg |
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| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.038mg |
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| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.017mg |
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| Fructose | 0.93g |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)