Red potato vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between red potato and Brussels sprouts?
- Red potato is richer in copper, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, folate, fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 145% higher.
- Brussels sprouts have 2 times less copper than red potato. Red potato has 0.174mg of copper, while Brussels sprouts have 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +148.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +114.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +574.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6221.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
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Other
~1.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1050% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +355714% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 | +47.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +111.4% |
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Sucrose
~0.46g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 153g | 1020% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 177µg | 145% |
| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 85mg | 80% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.07mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.4mg | 9% |
| Folate | 27µg | 61µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.8g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.173mg | 0.337mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.139mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.595mg | 0.745mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 389mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.88mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.59g | 8.95g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.3g | 3.38g | 2% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 43kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.219mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.341mg | 0.309mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.79g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 69mg | 0% |
| Choline | 18.9mg | 19.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.075mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.074mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.12mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.035mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.091mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 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
16%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts 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.