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, vitamin A, 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
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% |
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Fats
~0.3g
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Water
~86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.94 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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Starch
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Fructose
~0.93g
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
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)
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)