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Focaccia vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Focaccia and Brussels sprout

  • Focaccia has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 143% higher.
  • Brussels sprout contains 22 times less Sodium than Focaccia. Focaccia contains 561mg of Sodium, while Brussels sprout contains 25mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 Iron +125.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Selenium +893.8%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +241.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.337
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Iron +125.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Selenium +893.8%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +241.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.337

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 E +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.7%
Contains more Folate +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +37600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +3005.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
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 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.7%
Contains more Folate +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +37600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +3005.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +159.5%
Contains more Fats +2530%
Contains more Carbs +300.2%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Water +87.3%
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 +159.5%
Contains more Fats +2530%
Contains more Carbs +300.2%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Water +87.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24552.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15292.4%
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24552.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15292.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 5.15g Focaccia
Protein 8.77g 3.38g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 0.3g Focaccia
Carbs 35.82g 8.95g Focaccia
Calories 249kcal 43kcal Focaccia
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 1.75g 2.2g Focaccia
Fiber 1.8g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 35mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 3.16mg 1.4mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 128mg 69mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 561mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 1.33mg 0.42mg Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.07mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.364mg 0.337mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 1.6µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 2IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.88mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.139mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.09mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 0.745mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.309mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 138µg 61µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 5.7µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.877g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 0.023g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Focaccia 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
39%
Focaccia
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.815g)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.