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Smoothie vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between smoothie and Brussels sprouts

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin B12, yet Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin C, iron, fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin C needs 67% more than smoothie.
  • The amount of sugar in Brussels sprouts is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +1520.8%
Contains more IronIron +833.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
~equal in Calcium ~42mg

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.
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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +246.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.745mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 +177%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +302.9%
~equal in Carbs ~8.95g
~equal in Water ~86g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 1020%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 85mg 67%
Iron 0.15mg 1.4mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Folate 61µg 15%
Manganese 0.337mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 12%
Potassium 24mg 389mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.219mg 11%
Phosphorus 69mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Copper 0.07mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Magnesium 23mg 5%
Zinc 0.42mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 4%
Protein 1.22g 3.38g 4%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Calories 37kcal 43kcal 0%
Fats 0g 0.3g 0%
Carbs 8.16g 8.95g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 5.15g N/A
Calcium 41mg 42mg 0%
Sugar 7.35g 2.2g N/A
Sodium 29mg 25mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.745mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.062g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
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)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.