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Hamburger vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hamburger and Brussels sprout different?

  • Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily need of Vitamin C 94% more than Hamburger.
  • Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol.

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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.
Hamburger
Hamburger
5
:
5
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Iron +105.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.1%
Contains more Zinc +583.3%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +72.1%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%
Hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Iron +105.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.1%
Contains more Zinc +583.3%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +72.1%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%

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.
Hamburger
Hamburger
5
:
7
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219
Equal in Folate - 61
Hamburger
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% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Brussels sprout
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 B1 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219
Equal in Folate - 61

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hamburger
Hamburger
4
:
1
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Protein +405.3%
Contains more Fats +4686.7%
Contains more Carbs +169.3%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Water +101.5%
Hamburger
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Brussels sprout
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 +405.3%
Contains more Fats +4686.7%
Contains more Carbs +169.3%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Water +101.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hamburger
Hamburger
1
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23791.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40163.2%
Hamburger
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23791.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40163.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hamburger
Hamburger
4
:
1
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Glucose +43.2%
Contains more Fructose +118.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +109.1%
Hamburger
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Brussels sprout
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +43.2%
Contains more Fructose +118.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +109.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 5.15g Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 3.38g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 0.3g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 8.95g Hamburger
Calories 295kcal 43kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g 0.93g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 0.9g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 102mg 42mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 1.4mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 136mg 69mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 414mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 2.87mg 0.42mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.07mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg Brussels sprout
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 0.217mg 0.139mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.09mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.745mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.309mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 56µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.037mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.12mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.132mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.152mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.154mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.032mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.098mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.155mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.076mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Trans Fat 0.814g 0g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 5.096g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 0.023g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 153g Brussels sprout

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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
42%
Hamburger
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.034g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. 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.