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Corn vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn and Brussels sprout?

  • Corn is richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, while Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin E .
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 147% higher.
  • Brussels sprout has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Corn. Corn has 0.792mg of Vitamin B5, while Brussels sprout has 0.309mg.

We used Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +101.8%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +101.8%
Contains more Selenium +700%

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.
Corn
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.6%
Contains more Folate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +44150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
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 B3 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.6%
Contains more Folate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +44150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +134.4%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +95.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.38
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 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 Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +134.4%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +95.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1526.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25273.1%
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1526.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25273.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +495.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +17.7%
Equal in Glucose - 0.81
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +495.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +17.7%
Equal in Glucose - 0.81

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 5.15g Corn
Protein 3.41g 3.38g Corn
Fats 1.5g 0.3g Corn
Carbs 20.98g 8.95g Corn
Calories 96kcal 43kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 4.54g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 2.4g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 3mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 0.45mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Corn
Phosphorus 77mg 69mg Corn
Potassium 218mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 1mg 25mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 0.42mg Corn
Copper 0.049mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.167mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.2µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 263IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 5.5mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 0.745mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 0.309mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 23µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 0.4µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.133mg 0.12mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg 0.132mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg 0.152mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.069mg 0.032mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.098mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg 0.155mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg 0.076mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 0.023g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn 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
17%
Corn
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.