Ginger vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ginger and Brussels sprouts
- Ginger is richer in copper, yet Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, iron, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for Brussels sprouts is 147% higher.
- Ginger contains 3 times more copper than Brussels sprouts. Ginger contains 0.226mg of copper, while Brussels sprouts contain 0.07mg.
Food types used in this article are Ginger root, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +87% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +222.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128.6% |
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.
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +238.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +456% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +176900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +454.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.9% |
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Water
~86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
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 | +569.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99250.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 153g | 1019% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 177µg | 147% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 85mg | 89% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.07mg | 17% |
| Folate | 11µg | 61µg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.139mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.8g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.219mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 69mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.337mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 8.95g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 3.38g | 3% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 19.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.309mg | 2% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 43kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 389mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.062g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.745mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)