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Parsley vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Parsley and Brussels sprouts

  • Parsley is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, Calcium, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Parsley covers your daily Vitamin K needs 1219% more than Brussels sprouts.
  • Parsley contains 11 times more Vitamin A than Brussels sprouts. While Parsley contains 421µg of Vitamin A, Brussels sprouts contain only 38µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsley, fresh 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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
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 +117.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.4%
Contains more IronIron +342.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1500%

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 443% 505% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 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 CVitamin C +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1017.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +826.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 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 +163.3%
Contains more OtherOther +60.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.4%
~equal in Water ~86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
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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 +1182.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123287.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 36kcal 43kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 2.97g 3.38g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.79g 0.3g Parsley
Vitamin C 133mg 85mg Parsley
Net carbs 3.03g 5.15g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 6.33g 8.95g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 50mg 23mg Parsley
Calcium 138mg 42mg Parsley
Potassium 554mg 389mg Parsley
Iron 6.2mg 1.4mg Parsley
Sugar 0.85g 2.2g Parsley
Fiber 3.3g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.149mg 0.07mg Parsley
Zinc 1.07mg 0.42mg Parsley
Phosphorus 58mg 69mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 56mg 25mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 8424IU 754IU Parsley
Vitamin A 421µg 38µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.16mg 0.337mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 0.1µg 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.09mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 0.745mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.309mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 1640µg 177µg Parsley
Folate 152µg 61µg Parsley
Choline 12.8mg 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.132g 0.062g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.023g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.037mg Parsley
Threonine 0.122mg 0.12mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.204mg 0.152mg Parsley
Lysine 0.181mg 0.154mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg 0.032mg Parsley
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.098mg Parsley
Valine 0.172mg 0.155mg Parsley
Histidine 0.061mg 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsley 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
408%
Parsley
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
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.

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.