First, let's take a look at the macros. Each of these are listed in grams and as usual, normalized to 200 calories for easy comparison, so we're always comparing apples to apples.
Brussel sprouts | Celery |
Nutrient | brussel sprouts | celery |
Protein | 16g | 9g |
Carbohydrate | 42g | 37g |
Fiber | 18g | 20g |
Fat | 1g | 2g |
Monounsat. Fat | 0g | 2g |
Polyunsat. Fat | 1g | 1g |
Saturated Fat | 0g | 1g |
Next, let's take a look at the Vitamin density. These values are shown in units of percent of recommended daily intake. And since we're showing 200 calories worth, this means anything above 10% is good.
Nutrient | brussel sprouts | celery |
Choline | 21% | 18% |
Vitamin A | 28% | 44% |
Vitamin C | 527% | 52% |
Vitamin E | 34% | 28% |
Vitamin K | 1029% | 458% |
Brussel sprouts have significantly more Vitamins E, C, K than celery. Celery have significantly more Vitamins A than brussel sprouts. Brussel sprouts are a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium. Brussel sprouts are a great source of Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus. Brussel sprouts are an excellent source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron. Celery are a good source of Vitamin E, Thiamin, Niacin, Magnesium. Celery are a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron. Celery are an excellent source of Vitamin K, Calcium.
And here we see the B-vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine)
Nutrient | brussel sprouts | celery |
Vitamin B1 | 65% | 26% |
Vitamin B2 | 38% | 65% |
Vitamin B3 | 29% | 33% |
Vitamin B5 | 29% | 62% |
Vitamin B6 | 93% | 84% |
Vitamin B12 | 0% | 0% |
Now, lets look at mineral density. Here we have a lot of important electrolytes and minerals. Once again, units are in percent of RDI, thus for this 200 calorie serving anything above 10% would considered high.
Nutrient | brussel sprouts | celery |
Sodium | 8% | 67% |
Potasium | 52% | 93% |
Calcium | 39% | 100% |
Magnesium | 31% | 39% |
Phosphorus | 55% | 52% |
Iron | 109% | 42% |
Manganese | 68% | 56% |
Selenium | 17% | 11% |
Copper | 33% | 44% |
Zinc | 21% | 17% |