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Cauliflower vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cauliflower and Brussels sprouts

  • Cauliflower has more vitamin B5; however, Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, fiber, and vitamin E.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin K, 135% more than cauliflower.
  • Cauliflower has 2 times more choline than Brussels sprouts. While cauliflower has 44.3mg of choline, Brussels sprouts have only 19.1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cauliflower, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.7%

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1041.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~61µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 ProteinProtein +76%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.1%
Contains more OtherOther +80.3%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g
~equal in Water ~86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +493448.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose +16%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0.93g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 153g 1020%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 177µg 135%
Vitamin C 48.2mg 85mg 41%
Iron 0.42mg 1.4mg 12%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.337mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.309mg 7%
Fiber 2g 3.8g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.139mg 7%
Choline 44.3mg 19.1mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.88mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Phosphorus 44mg 69mg 4%
Potassium 299mg 389mg 3%
Protein 1.92g 3.38g 3%
Copper 0.039mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.219mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 42mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 23mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.6µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.09mg 2%
Folate 57µg 61µg 1%
Calories 25kcal 43kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.745mg 1%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.42mg 1%
Carbs 4.97g 8.95g 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 2.97g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 1.91g 2.2g N/A
Sodium 30mg 25mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.13g 0.062g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 0.023g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.076mg 0%
Fructose 0.97g 0.93g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Cauliflower
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprouts - 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.