Oatmeal vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between oatmeal and Brussels sprouts
- Oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and manganese, while Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and vitamin A.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 147% higher.
- Brussels sprouts contain 4 times less iron than oatmeal. Oatmeal contains 5.96mg of iron, while Brussels sprouts contain 1.4mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +325.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +212.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +537.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +306% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +306.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +353.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140.4% |
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Water
~86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
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 | +1600% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35815.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
10.37 g
Sucrose:
0.29 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.16 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +58.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 153g | 1017% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 177µg | 147% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 85mg | 94% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 1.4mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.745mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.139mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.337mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 38µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 389mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.8g | 8% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 1.6µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.219mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.88mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Folate | 44µg | 61µg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 19.1mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 0.3g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 3.38g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.062g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.023g | 1% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 69mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 8.95g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.309mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
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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
26%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.