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.
Cauliflower | Brussel sprouts |
Nutrient | cauliflower | brussel sprouts |
Protein | 16g | 16g |
Carbohydrate | 42g | 42g |
Fiber | 20g | 18g |
Fat | 1g | 1g |
Monounsat. Fat | 0g | 1g |
Polyunsat. Fat | 0g | 1g |
Saturated Fat | 0g | 0g |
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 | cauliflower | brussel sprouts |
Choline | 85% | 21% |
Vitamin A | 1% | 28% |
Vitamin C | 495% | 527% |
Vitamin E | 5% | 34% |
Vitamin K | 160% | 1029% |
Brussel sprouts have significantly more Vitamins A, E, C, K than cauliflower. Cauliflower are a good source of Niacin, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium. Cauliflower are a great source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron. Cauliflower are an excellent source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6. 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.
And here we see the B-vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine)
Nutrient | cauliflower | brussel sprouts |
Vitamin B1 | 46% | 65% |
Vitamin B2 | 46% | 38% |
Vitamin B3 | 35% | 29% |
Vitamin B5 | 104% | 29% |
Vitamin B6 | 161% | 93% |
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 | cauliflower | brussel sprouts |
Sodium | 16% | 8% |
Potasium | 69% | 52% |
Calcium | 35% | 39% |
Magnesium | 34% | 31% |
Phosphorus | 61% | 55% |
Iron | 59% | 109% |
Manganese | 54% | 68% |
Selenium | 11% | 17% |
Copper | 34% | 33% |
Zinc | 24% | 21% |