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Red potato vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Red potato and Brussels sprout?

  • Red potato is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B3, while Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 145% higher.
  • Brussels sprout has 2 times less Copper than Red potato. Red potato has 0.174mg of Copper, while Brussels sprout has 0.07mg.

We used Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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.
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Copper +148.6%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Manganese +94.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Copper +148.6%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Manganese +94.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +7440%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Folate +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +6221.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +7440%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Folate +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +6221.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +118.9%
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Other - 1.37
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 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 Carbs +118.9%
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Other - 1.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355714%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355714%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +47.3%
Contains more Fructose +111.4%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.46
91% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 15.15 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 0.55 g
Fructose: 0.44 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +47.3%
Contains more Fructose +111.4%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.46

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 5.15g Red potato
Protein 2.3g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Brussels sprout
Carbs 19.59g 8.95g Red potato
Calories 89kcal 43kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 1.43g 2.2g Red potato
Fiber 1.8g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 9mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 0.7mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Red potato
Phosphorus 72mg 69mg Red potato
Potassium 545mg 389mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 25mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.174mg 0.07mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 10IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 12.6mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.745mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.309mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 27µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 2.8µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.075mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.109mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.12mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.035mg 0.032mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.115mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.039mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.062g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red potato Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Red potato
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - 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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