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Candy bar vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Candy bar and Brussels sprout

  • Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin E , yet Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Candy bar covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11752% more than Brussels sprout.
  • Candy bar contains 75 times more Saturated Fat than Brussels sprout. While Candy bar contains 4.678g of Saturated Fat, Brussels sprout contains only 0.062g.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Brussels sprouts, 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.
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +378.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +346.4%
Contains more Zinc +838.1%
Contains more Copper +1005.7%
Contains more Manganese +268.8%
Contains more Selenium +193.8%
Contains more Iron +44.3%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Equal in Potassium - 389
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +378.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +346.4%
Contains more Zinc +838.1%
Contains more Copper +1005.7%
Contains more Manganese +268.8%
Contains more Selenium +193.8%
Contains more Iron +44.3%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Equal in Potassium - 389

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +963.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69763%
Contains more Folate +23%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +963.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69763%
Contains more Folate +23%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +358.6%
Contains more Fats +11133.3%
Contains more Carbs +429.6%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Contains more Water +5275%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +358.6%
Contains more Fats +11133.3%
Contains more Carbs +429.6%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Contains more Water +5275%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1336.6%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1336.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candy bar Brussels sprout
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 5.15g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 3.38g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 0.3g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 8.95g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 43kcal Candy bar
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 42.22g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 4.1g 3.8g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 42mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 110mg 23mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 69mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 389mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 3.94mg 0.42mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.07mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.337mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 1.6µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.88mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.09mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.745mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.309mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.219mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 61µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.037mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.12mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.132mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.152mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.154mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.032mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.098mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.155mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.076mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.023g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Brussels sprout
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
2975%
Candy bar
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.616g)
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.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.