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Olive oil vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Olive oil and Brussels sprout

  • Olive oil has more Vitamin E , while Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 97% higher.
  • Brussels sprout contains 223 times less Saturated Fat than Olive oil. Olive oil contains 13.808g of Saturated Fat, while Brussels sprout contains 0.062g.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
1
:
9
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +38800%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Olive oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +38800%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
1
:
9
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin E +1530.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +194%
Olive oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin E +1530.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +194%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
1
:
4
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Fats +33233.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Olive oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Fats +33233.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
1
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +317121.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1354%
Olive oil
14% 75% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.808 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.523 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +317121.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1354%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Olive oil Brussels sprout
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Olive oil Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 0g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 100g 0.3g Olive oil
Carbs 0g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 884kcal 43kcal Olive oil
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 0g 2.2g Olive oil
Fiber 0g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 1mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 0.56mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 0mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 0mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 1mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 2mg 25mg Olive oil
Zinc 0mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 14.35mg 0.88mg Olive oil
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 0µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 60.2µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 13.808g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 72.961g 0.023g Olive oil
Polyunsaturated fat 10.523g 153g Brussels sprout

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is better in case of low diet
Olive oil Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Olive oil
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Olive oil
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.746g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - 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.