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Celeriac vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Celeriac and Brussels sprouts different?

  • Celeriac is higher in Phosphorus, however, Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprouts is 113% higher.
  • Celeriac contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Brussels sprouts. While Celeriac contains 115mg of Phosphorus, Brussels sprouts contain only 69mg.

Celeriac, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 14% 13% 26% 26% 23% 9% 49% 13% 21% 3.8%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.7%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
~equal in Calcium ~42mg
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg

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 27% 0% 7.2% 0% 13% 14% 13% 21% 38% 0% 103% 6% 4.9%
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% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +331.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +662.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.745mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 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 +125.3%
Contains more OtherOther +37%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g
~equal in Carbs ~8.95g
~equal in Water ~86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.148 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 +152.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103278.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celeriac Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 42kcal 43kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 1.5g 3.38g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Vitamin C 8mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 7.4g 5.15g Celeriac
Carbs 9.2g 8.95g Celeriac
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 43mg 42mg Celeriac
Potassium 300mg 389mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 0.7mg 1.4mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 1.6g 2.2g Celeriac
Fiber 1.8g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.07mg
Zinc 0.33mg 0.42mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 115mg 69mg Celeriac
Sodium 100mg 25mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.158mg 0.337mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.09mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.745mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.352mg 0.309mg Celeriac
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 41µg 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 8µg 61µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 9mg 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.079g 0.062g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.023g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celeriac Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
19%
Celeriac
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Celeriac
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)

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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.