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Peanut butter vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between peanut butter and Brussels sprouts?

  • Peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 147% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts have 167 times less saturated fat than peanut butter. Peanut butter has 10.325g of saturated fat, while Brussels sprouts have 0.062g.

We used Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
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 +630.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.4%
Contains more IronIron +24.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +502.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +497.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +394.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +156.3%

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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
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 EVitamin E +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +58900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.139mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 +557.1%
Contains more FatsFats +17020%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.3%
Contains more OtherOther +110.9%
Contains more WaterWater +6891.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 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 +112687%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1120.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
21% 37% 42%
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 SucroseSucrose +2128.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +523.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +675%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 153g 936%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 177µg 147%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Fats 51.36g 0.3g 79%
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.745mg 77%
Monounsaturated fat 25.941g 0.023g 65%
Manganese 1.665mg 0.337mg 58%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.88mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.325g 0.062g 47%
Copper 0.422mg 0.07mg 39%
Protein 22.21g 3.38g 38%
Phosphorus 335mg 69mg 38%
Magnesium 168mg 23mg 35%
Calories 598kcal 43kcal 28%
Zinc 2.51mg 0.42mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.219mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.309mg 17%
Choline 63mg 19.1mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.09mg 8%
Folate 87µg 61µg 7%
Selenium 4.1µg 1.6µg 5%
Fiber 5g 3.8g 5%
Potassium 558mg 389mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Iron 1.74mg 1.4mg 4%
Carbs 22.31g 8.95g 4%
Calcium 49mg 42mg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.139mg 1%
Fructose 0.12g 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 17.31g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 10.49g 2.2g N/A
Sodium 17mg 25mg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
60%
Peanut butter
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.

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