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Ice cream vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ice cream and Brussels sprouts

  • Ice cream has more vitamin B12; however, Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin K, 147% more than ice cream.
  • Brussels sprouts have less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice creams, vanilla 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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
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 CalciumCalcium +204.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.5%
Contains more IronIron +1455.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +204.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4112.5%

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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 AVitamin A +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14066.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +542.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +58900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +3566.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.7%
Contains more WaterWater +41%
Contains more OtherOther +52.2%
~equal in Protein ~3.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
100%
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 +12808.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33749.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 153g 1017%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 177µg 147%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 85mg 94%
Saturated fat 6.79g 0.062g 31%
Fats 11g 0.3g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg 16%
Iron 0.09mg 1.4mg 16%
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg 15%
Folate 5µg 61µg 14%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.337mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.219mg 13%
Fiber 0.7g 3.8g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.09mg 12%
Vitamin A 118µg 38µg 9%
Calcium 128mg 42mg 9%
Calories 207kcal 43kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.139mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 0.023g 7%
Potassium 199mg 389mg 6%
Carbs 23.6g 8.95g 5%
Copper 0.023mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.309mg 5%
Phosphorus 105mg 69mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.88mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.745mg 4%
Sodium 80mg 25mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.42mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Choline 26mg 19.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Protein 3.5g 3.38g 0%
Net carbs 22.9g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 21.22g 2.2g N/A
Selenium 1.8µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
18%
Ice cream
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.728g)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.