Prunes vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are prunes and Brussels sprouts different?
- Prunes are higher in copper, fiber, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for Brussels sprouts is 98% higher.
- Prunes contain 4 times more copper than Brussels sprouts. While prunes contain 0.281mg of copper, Brussels sprouts contain only 0.07mg.
Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Brussels sprouts, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +78.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +301.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +433.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +14066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +197.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1425% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +89.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.18 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
63.88 g
Water:
30.92 g
Other:
2.64 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +613.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +178.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 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 | +130.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +246674.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
5.11 g
Sucrose:
0.15 g
Glucose:
25.46 g
Fructose:
12.45 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.06 g
Galactose:
0 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 GlucoseGlucose | +3043.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1238.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +206.7% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 153g | 1020% |
| Vitamin K | 59.5µg | 177µg | 98% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 85mg | 94% |
| Copper | 0.281mg | 0.07mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 63.88g | 8.95g | 18% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 0.93g | 14% |
| Folate | 4µg | 61µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7.1g | 3.8g | 13% |
| Calories | 240kcal | 43kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 389mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.139mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.186mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.882mg | 0.745mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 1.4mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.88mg | 3% |
| Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Protein | 2.18g | 3.38g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.309mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 19.1mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.299mg | 0.337mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg | 0.219mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.78g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Calcium | 43mg | 42mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 38.13g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 69mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 38µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.088g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.041mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.027mg | 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
32%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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