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Nori vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nori and Brussels sprouts

  • Nori is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Copper, Folate, and Zinc, yet Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprouts is 144% higher.
  • Nori contains 7 times more Vitamin A than Brussels sprouts. Nori contains 260µg of Vitamin A, while Brussels sprouts contain 38µg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, laver, raw 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.
Nori
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
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 +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +277.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +193.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
~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.
Nori
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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 130% 312% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
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% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +589.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4325%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
2
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 +71.9%
Contains more OtherOther +175.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.1%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g
~equal in Water ~86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
2
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138990.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.062g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.023g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 35kcal 43kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 5.81g 3.38g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.3g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 39mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 4.81g 5.15g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 5.11g 8.95g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 2mg 23mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 70mg 42mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 389mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.8mg 1.4mg Nori
Sugar 0.49g 2.2g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.264mg 0.07mg Nori
Zinc 1.05mg 0.42mg Nori
Phosphorus 58mg 69mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 48mg 25mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 5202IU 754IU Nori
Vitamin A 260µg 38µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 0.88mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.337mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.09mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.745mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.309mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 4µg 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 146µg 61µg Nori
Choline 10.4mg 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.062g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.023g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.037mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.12mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.132mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.152mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.154mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.032mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.098mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.155mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.076mg Nori
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nori 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
62%
Nori
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.