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Ground beef vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ground beef and Brussels sprouts

  • Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin A.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin K, 145% more than ground beef.
  • Brussels sprouts have less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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 IronIron +62.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1290.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1093.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3644.4%

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +440.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +283.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6003.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +771.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 ProteinProtein +606.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5023.3%
Contains more OtherOther +74.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +47.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
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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 +31734.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 153g 1017%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 177µg 145%
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg 104%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Zinc 5.84mg 0.42mg 49%
Protein 23.87g 3.38g 41%
Selenium 19.1µg 1.6µg 32%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.073g 0.062g 27%
Fats 15.37g 0.3g 23%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.745mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 0.023g 18%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Phosphorus 166mg 69mg 14%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.337mg 14%
Folate 7µg 61µg 14%
Iron 2.27mg 1.4mg 11%
Choline 73.2mg 19.1mg 10%
Calories 241kcal 43kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.219mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.139mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.88mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.309mg 4%
Potassium 241mg 389mg 4%
Vitamin A 3µg 38µg 4%
Carbs 0g 8.95g 3%
Sodium 73mg 25mg 2%
Copper 0.079mg 0.07mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Calcium 33mg 42mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.15g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 2.2g N/A
Trans fat 1.173g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.