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Seaweed vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Seaweed and Brussels sprout

  • Seaweed has more Folate, Magnesium, Iron, and Calcium, however, Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily need of Vitamin K 93% more than Seaweed.
  • Seaweed has 9 times more Sodium than Brussels sprout. While Seaweed has 233mg of Sodium, Brussels sprout has only 25mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
5
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5
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +337.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Manganese +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +337.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Manganese +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%

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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
3
:
7
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.8%
Contains more Folate +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10850%
Contains more Vitamin K +168.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.88
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Brussels sprout
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 B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.8%
Contains more Folate +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10850%
Contains more Vitamin K +168.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
3
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Other +382.5%
Contains more Protein +101.2%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Other +382.5%
Contains more Protein +101.2%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
1
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325431.9%
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325431.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 5.15g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.56g 0.3g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 8.95g Seaweed
Calories 43kcal 43kcal
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 0.6g 2.2g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 168mg 42mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 1.4mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 23mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 89mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 233mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 1.23mg 0.42mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.07mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 116IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 3mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.09mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.309mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 180µg 61µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.037mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.083mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.082mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.025mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.072mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.024mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.023g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
36%
Seaweed
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.185g)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.