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, vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, 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 8424IU of vitamin A, Brussels sprouts contain only 754IU.
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1007.9% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
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% |
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Water
~86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 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 | +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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 177µg | 1219% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 153g | 1019% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 1.4mg | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 85mg | 53% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 38µg | 43% |
| Folate | 152µg | 61µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.219mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 42mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.337mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.42mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 23mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 389mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.139mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 0.745mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.309mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 19.1mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.023g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 0.88mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 3.38g | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 8.95g | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
379%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.