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Pork Meat vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork Meat and Brussels sprouts different?

  • Pork Meat is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for Brussels sprouts is 148% higher.

Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Brussels sprouts, raw are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +476.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2287.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2492.3%
~equal in Potassium ~389mg

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% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +583.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +897.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +365.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 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 +674.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1070%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.8%
Contains more OtherOther +57.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 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 +5700%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30137.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 153g 1017%
Vitamin K 0µg 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.139mg 68%
Selenium 38.2µg 1.6µg 67%
Protein 26.17g 3.38g 46%
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 0.745mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.219mg 40%
Phosphorus 267mg 69mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg 24%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.09mg 23%
Zinc 2.42mg 0.42mg 18%
Folate 0µg 61µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.337mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.309mg 14%
Choline 88.9mg 19.1mg 13%
Saturated fat 1.198g 0.062g 5%
Calories 143kcal 43kcal 5%
Copper 0.111mg 0.07mg 5%
Fats 3.51g 0.3g 5%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.88mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Calcium 6mg 42mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.334g 0.023g 3%
Carbs 0g 8.95g 3%
Iron 1.15mg 1.4mg 3%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Sodium 57mg 25mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 23mg 1%
Potassium 421mg 389mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.2g N/A
Trans fat 0.033g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
63%
Pork Meat
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.136g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.