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Wheat vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wheat and Brussels sprout

  • Wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat is 160% higher.
  • Wheat contains 10 times more Zinc than Brussels sprout. Wheat contains 4.16mg of Zinc, while Brussels sprout contains 0.42mg.

Food types used in this article are Wheat, durum 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.
Wheat
Wheat
9
:
1
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Iron +151.4%
Contains more Magnesium +526.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +636.2%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +890.5%
Contains more Copper +690%
Contains more Manganese +793.8%
Contains more Selenium +5487.5%
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Equal in Potassium - 389
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Iron +151.4%
Contains more Magnesium +526.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +636.2%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +890.5%
Contains more Copper +690%
Contains more Manganese +793.8%
Contains more Selenium +5487.5%
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Equal in Potassium - 389

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.
Wheat
Wheat
5
:
5
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +804.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +41.9%
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
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 B1 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +804.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +41.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
4
:
1
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Protein +304.7%
Contains more Fats +723.3%
Contains more Carbs +694.7%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Contains more Water +686.1%
Wheat
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 Protein +304.7%
Contains more Fats +723.3%
Contains more Carbs +694.7%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Contains more Water +686.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
1
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1395.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15544.2%
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1395.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15544.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 5.15g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 3.38g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 0.3g Wheat
Carbs 71.13g 8.95g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 43kcal Wheat
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Wheat
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 34mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 3.52mg 1.4mg Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 23mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 69mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 389mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 25mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 0.42mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0.07mg Wheat
Manganese 3.012mg 0.337mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 1.6µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.139mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.09mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 0.745mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.309mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.219mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.037mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg 0.12mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.132mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg 0.152mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg 0.154mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg 0.032mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.098mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg 0.155mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg 0.076mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 0.023g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.392g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.