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Cheesecake vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cheesecake and Brussels sprouts

  • Brussels sprouts are higher than cheesecake in vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 144% more than cheesecake.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 CalciumCalcium +21.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.2%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140.7%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 AVitamin A +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +396.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +282.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +321.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3922.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +238.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +62.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.9%
Contains more WaterWater +88.6%
Contains more OtherOther +52.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 +37439.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9450.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 153g 1009%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 177µg 144%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 85mg 94%
Saturated fat 9.921g 0.062g 45%
Fats 22.5g 0.3g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 0.023g 22%
Sodium 438mg 25mg 18%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Calories 321kcal 43kcal 14%
Fiber 0.4g 3.8g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.219mg 13%
Vitamin A 159µg 38µg 13%
Folate 18µg 61µg 11%
Iron 0.63mg 1.4mg 10%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.337mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.139mg 9%
Potassium 90mg 389mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.09mg 8%
Selenium 5.2µg 1.6µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Copper 0.02mg 0.07mg 6%
Carbs 25.5g 8.95g 6%
Choline 45.9mg 19.1mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.309mg 5%
Protein 5.5g 3.38g 4%
Magnesium 11mg 23mg 3%
Phosphorus 93mg 69mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.745mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.88mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Calcium 51mg 42mg 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.42mg 1%
Net carbs 25.1g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Cheesecake
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.859g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.