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Brussels sprouts vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brussels sprouts and yolk

  • Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, yolk is higher in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
  • Yolk covers your daily need for cholesterol, 362% more than Brussels sprouts.
  • Brussels sprouts have less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brussels sprouts, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +256.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +512.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +207.1%
Contains more IronIron +95%
Contains more ZincZinc +447.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +465.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3400%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Yolk
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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 0% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3004.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25185.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +902.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +867.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +139.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +4194.2%

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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.3%
Contains more WaterWater +64.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +369.2%
Contains more FatsFats +8746.7%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%

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
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3539.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50934.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Yolk
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13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +557.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +350%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1228.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g

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 Yolk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Yolk DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 4.204g 992%
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Vitamin K 177µg 0.7µg 147%
Choline 19.1mg 820.2mg 146%
Selenium 1.6µg 56µg 99%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg 81%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 2.99mg 54%
Phosphorus 69mg 390mg 46%
Saturated fat 0.062g 9.551g 43%
Fats 0.3g 26.54g 40%
Vitamin A 38µg 381µg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.528mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 11.738g 29%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Protein 3.38g 15.86g 25%
Folate 61µg 146µg 21%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.3mg 17%
Iron 1.4mg 2.73mg 17%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Calories 43kcal 322kcal 14%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.055mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 2.58mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.35mg 10%
Calcium 42mg 129mg 9%
Potassium 389mg 109mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.024mg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 5mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.176mg 3%
Carbs 8.95g 3.59g 2%
Sodium 25mg 48mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 0.07g 1%
Copper 0.07mg 0.077mg 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 2.2g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.416mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Yolk
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.489g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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