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Espresso vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are espresso and Brussels sprouts different?

  • Espresso is richer in vitamin B3 and magnesium, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, fiber, vitamin A, folate, and manganese.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin K, 147% more than espresso.
  • Espresso contains 7 times more vitamin B3 than Brussels sprouts. Espresso contains 5.207mg of vitamin B3, while Brussels sprouts contain 0.745mg.

Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Brussels sprouts, raw types were 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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +247.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.3%
Contains more IronIron +976.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +740%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +885.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +574%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +598.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1003.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10850%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +176900%
Contains more FolateFolate +6000%
Contains more CholineCholine +634.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 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 WaterWater +13.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2716.7%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +435.9%
Contains more OtherOther +495.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166204.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Espresso Brussels sprouts
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 Espresso Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 153g 1019%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 177µg 147%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 85mg 94%
Caffeine 212mg 0mg 53%
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 0.745mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.219mg 17%
Iron 0.13mg 1.4mg 16%
Folate 1µg 61µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Magnesium 80mg 23mg 14%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.337mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.139mg 12%
Phosphorus 7mg 69mg 9%
Potassium 115mg 389mg 8%
Protein 0.12g 3.38g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.88mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.309mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Calcium 2mg 42mg 4%
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg 3%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.42mg 3%
Choline 2.6mg 19.1mg 3%
Carbs 1.67g 8.95g 2%
Calories 9kcal 43kcal 2%
Copper 0.05mg 0.07mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Fats 0.18g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 1.67g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.2g N/A
Sodium 14mg 25mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.092g 0.062g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.023g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Espresso 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
11%
Espresso
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.