Sweet potato vs Brussels sprout - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Sweet potato and Brussels sprout?
- Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, while Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, and Iron.
- Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 146% higher.
- Brussels sprout has 25 times less Vitamin A RAE than Sweet potato. Sweet potato has 961µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Brussels sprout has 38µg.
We used Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+17.4%
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Potassium
+22.1%
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Copper
+130%
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Calcium
+10.5%
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Iron
+102.9%
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Phosphorus
+27.8%
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Sodium
-30.6%
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Zinc
+31.3%
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Magnesium
+17.4%
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Potassium
+22.1%
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Copper
+130%
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Calcium
+10.5%
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Iron
+102.9%
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Phosphorus
+27.8%
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Sodium
-30.6%
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Zinc
+31.3%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+2448.8%
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Vitamin B2
+17.8%
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Vitamin B3
+99.6%
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Vitamin B5
+186.1%
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Vitamin B6
+30.6%
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Vitamin E
+23.9%
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Vitamin C
+333.7%
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Vitamin B1
+29.9%
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Folate
+916.7%
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Vitamin K
+7595.7%
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Vitamin A
+2448.8%
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Vitamin B2
+17.8%
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Vitamin B3
+99.6%
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Vitamin B5
+186.1%
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Vitamin B6
+30.6%
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Vitamin E
+23.9%
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Vitamin C
+333.7%
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Vitamin B1
+29.9%
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Folate
+916.7%
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Vitamin K
+7595.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+131.4%
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Protein
+68.2%
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Fats
+100%
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Water
+13.5%
Equal in Other - 1.37
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
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1.37 g
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Carbs
+131.4%
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Protein
+68.2%
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Fats
+100%
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Water
+13.5%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-16.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1050%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+166204.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.092 g
Saturated Fat:
0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
153 g
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Saturated Fat
-16.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1050%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+166204.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+395.7%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Glucose
+42.1%
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Fructose
+86%
Starch:
7.05 g
Sucrose:
2.28 g
Glucose:
0.57 g
Fructose:
0.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.12 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
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Sucrose
+395.7%
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Glucose
+42.1%
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Fructose
+86%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 17.41g | 5.15g |
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Protein | 2.01g | 3.38g |
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Fats | 0.15g | 0.3g |
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Carbs | 20.71g | 8.95g |
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Calories | 90kcal | 43kcal |
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Starch | 7.05g |
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Fructose | 0.5g | 0.93g |
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Sugar | 6.48g | 2.2g |
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Fiber | 3.3g | 3.8g |
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Calcium | 38mg | 42mg |
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Iron | 0.69mg | 1.4mg |
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Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg |
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Phosphorus | 54mg | 69mg |
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Potassium | 475mg | 389mg |
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Sodium | 36mg | 25mg |
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Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.42mg |
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Copper | 0.161mg | 0.07mg |
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Vitamin A | 19218IU | 754IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 961µg | 38µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.88mg |
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Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 85mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.139mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.487mg | 0.745mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 0.309mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.219mg |
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Folate | 6µg | 61µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 177µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.037mg |
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Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.12mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0.132mg |
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Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.152mg |
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Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.154mg |
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Methionine | 0.037mg | 0.032mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.098mg |
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Valine | 0.11mg | 0.155mg |
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Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.076mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.052g | 0.062g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.023g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 153g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
120%

81%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%

23%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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.
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.