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Carrot vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Carrot and Brussels sprout

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 137% more.
  • Carrot has 22 times more Vitamin A RAE than Brussels sprout. Carrot has 835µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Brussels sprout has 38µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Carrots, raw 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.
Carrot
Carrot
0
:
10
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.1%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.8%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +135.7%
Contains more Selenium +1500%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.1%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.8%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +135.7%
Contains more Selenium +1500%

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.
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
8
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin A +2115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1240.9%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +2115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1240.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Protein +263.4%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Brussels sprout
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 +263.4%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130669.2%
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130669.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +680.4%
Contains more Glucose +37.3%
Contains more Fructose +69.1%
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Brussels sprout
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +680.4%
Contains more Glucose +37.3%
Contains more Fructose +69.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 5.15g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.24g 0.3g Brussels sprout
Carbs 9.58g 8.95g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 43kcal Brussels sprout
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 4.74g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 2.8g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 33mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 0.3mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 35mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 320mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 69mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.24mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.045mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.143mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.1µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 16706IU 754IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 38µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 5.9mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.745mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 19µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 13.2µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.191mg 0.12mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.102mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.101mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.02mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.069mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.04mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.062g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.