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Edamame vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Edamame and Brussels sprout

  • Edamame has more Folate, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 125% more than Edamame.
  • Brussels sprout has 5 times less Folate than Edamame. Edamame has 311µg of Folate, while Brussels sprout has 61µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Edamame, frozen, 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.
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +226.2%
Contains more Copper +392.9%
Contains more Manganese +203.9%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +226.2%
Contains more Copper +392.9%
Contains more Manganese +203.9%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +409.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +153%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1293.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +562.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +409.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +153%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1293.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +562.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +252.4%
Contains more Fats +1633.3%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 Protein +252.4%
Contains more Fats +1633.3%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5473.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6996.5%
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5473.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6996.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +143.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +675%
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 g
21% 37% 42%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +143.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +675%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 11.91g 3.38g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.3g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 121kcal 43kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.18g 2.2g Edamame
Fiber 5.2g 3.8g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 42mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 1.4mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 23mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 69mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 389mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 25mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.42mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.07mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.337mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 298IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 6.1mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.139mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.09mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.745mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.309mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 311µg 61µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.037mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.12mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.132mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.152mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.154mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.032mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.098mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.155mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.076mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.023g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 153g Brussels sprout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.558g)
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.