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Groat vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Groat and Brussels sprout?

  • Groat is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, while Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for Copper is 114% higher.
  • Brussels sprout has 10 times less Magnesium than Groat. Groat has 231mg of Magnesium, while Brussels sprout has 23mg.

We used Buckwheat and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +904.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +402.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +471.4%
Contains more Copper +1471.4%
Contains more Manganese +285.8%
Contains more Selenium +418.8%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +904.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +402.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +471.4%
Contains more Copper +1471.4%
Contains more Manganese +285.8%
Contains more Selenium +418.8%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%

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.
Groat
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +842.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.6%
Contains more Folate +103.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
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 B2 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +842.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.6%
Contains more Folate +103.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +292%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Carbs +698.9%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Water +782.1%
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 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 +292%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Carbs +698.9%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Water +782.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4421.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14625.7%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4421.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14625.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 5.15g Groat
Protein 13.25g 3.38g Groat
Fats 3.4g 0.3g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 8.95g Groat
Calories 343kcal 43kcal Groat
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Groat
Fiber 10g 3.8g Groat
Calcium 18mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 2.2mg 1.4mg Groat
Magnesium 231mg 23mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 69mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 389mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 25mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 0.42mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.07mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0.337mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 1.6µg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.09mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.745mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.309mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 30µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.037mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.12mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.132mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.152mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.154mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.032mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.098mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg 0.155mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.076mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.023g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat 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
33%
Groat
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.