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Chinese broccoli vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinese broccoli and Brussels sprouts?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Folate, and Calcium, however, Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 77% more.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 2 times less Calcium than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli contains 100mg of Calcium, while Brussels sprouts contain 42mg.

We used Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Brussels sprouts, raw types 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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
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 +138.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.42mg

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 94% 98% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
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 AVitamin A +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +108.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 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 FatsFats +140%
Contains more ProteinProtein +196.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.4%
~equal in Water ~86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 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 +117.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46263.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 22kcal 43kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 1.14g 3.38g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.72g 0.3g Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 1.31g 5.15g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 3.81g 8.95g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 100mg 42mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 389mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 0.56mg 1.4mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 0.84g 2.2g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.061mg 0.07mg Brussels sprouts
Zinc 0.39mg 0.42mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 41mg 69mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 7mg 25mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 754IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 82µg 38µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.264mg 0.337mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.3µg 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.09mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.745mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.309mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 84.8µg 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 99µg 61µg Chinese broccoli
Choline 25.3mg 19.1mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.062g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.023g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 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
Chinese broccoli 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
46%
Chinese broccoli
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.