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Pork vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pork and Brussels sprouts

  • Pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 148% more than pork.
  • Brussels sprouts contain less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +469%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2731.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.1%
Contains more IronIron +60.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3644.4%
~equal in Potassium ~389mg
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg

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.
Pork
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +530.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +576.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +391.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14066.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +708.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4540%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +48.6%
Contains more OtherOther +53.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 +26813%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12650%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 153g 1012%
Vitamin K 0µg 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 85mg 94%
Selenium 45.3µg 1.6µg 79%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.139mg 62%
Protein 27.32g 3.38g 48%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg 29%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.745mg 27%
Phosphorus 246mg 69mg 25%
Saturated fat 5.23g 0.062g 23%
Fats 13.92g 0.3g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.219mg 19%
Zinc 2.39mg 0.42mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.09mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 0.023g 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Choline 93.9mg 19.1mg 14%
Folate 5µg 61µg 14%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.337mg 14%
Calories 242kcal 43kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.309mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Iron 0.87mg 1.4mg 7%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin A 2µg 38µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.88mg 4%
Carbs 0g 8.95g 3%
Calcium 19mg 42mg 2%
Sodium 62mg 25mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Magnesium 28mg 23mg 1%
Potassium 423mg 389mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.2g N/A
Copper 0.073mg 0.07mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
54%
Pork
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.168g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.