Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Brussels Sprouts VS Whole-wheat Pita Bread

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Brussels Sprouts	26%	5%	69%
Whole-wheat Pita Bread	14%	6%	80%

Macro Nutrients

	Brussels Sprouts	Whole-wheat Pita Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	5.9% 171kcal	36% 1040kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.23% 1.2g	7% 6.8g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.77% 0.25g	2.58% 0.83g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	24.6% 0.39g	13% 0.21g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.05% 0.18g	23.4% 3.97g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	27.3% 35.5g	171% 222g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	12% 8.73g	15.7% 11.4g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	5.1% 3.7g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 3.2g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 1.83g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	39.7% 15g	63.7% 24.2g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	24% 13.4g	69.5% 39g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Brussels Sprouts	Whole-wheat Pita Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	16.8% 151μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	46% 0.55mg	112% 1.35mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	27.5% 0.36mg	24.4% 0.32mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	18.5% 2.96mg	70.4% 11.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	24.5% 1.23mg	66% 3.3mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	67% 0.87mg	81% 1.05mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	60.5% 242μg	34.7% 139μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	375% 337mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	23.3% 3.5mg	16% 2.42mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	585% 703μg	4.63% 5.56μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Brussels Sprouts	Whole-wheat Pita Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	16.7% 167mg	5.95% 59.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	31% 0.28mg	128% 1.15mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	69.5% 5.56mg	152% 12mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	21.7% 91mg	65.2% 274mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	58% 1.34mg	300% 6.9mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	39% 274mg	102% 714mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	45.4% 1544mg	20% 675mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	11.5% 6.35μg	318% 175μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.6% 99mg	111% 1671mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	15% 1.67mg	55% 6.03mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.23% 341g	3.3% 121g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Brussels Sprouts VS Whole-wheat Pita Bread per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Brussels Sprouts versus 14 oz of Whole-wheat Pita Bread to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Brussels Sprouts vs Whole-wheat Pita Bread:

• 14 ounces of Brussels Sprouts have more Vitamin A, 1.7 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin C, 1.4 times more Vitamin E and 126.4 times more Vitamin K than Whole-wheat Pita Bread.
• While 14 oz of Whole-wheat Pita Bread contain 2.4 times more Vitamin B1, 3.8 times more Vitamin B3 and 2.7 times more Vitamin B5 than Raw Brussels Sprouts.
• Both Brussels Sprouts and Whole-wheat Pita Bread provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B6 per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Whole-wheat Pita Bread have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K
• Both Raw Brussels Sprouts as well as Whole-wheat Pita Bread have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Brussels Sprouts vs Whole-wheat Pita Bread:

• 14 ounces of Brussels Sprouts have 2.8 times more Calcium, 2.3 times more Potassium and 2.8 times more Water than Whole-wheat Pita Bread.
• While 14 oz of Whole-wheat Pita Bread contain 4.1 times more Copper, 2.2 times more Iron, 3 times more Magnesium, 5.2 times more Manganese, 2.6 times more Phosphorus, 27.5 times more Selenium, 16.8 times more Sodium and 3.6 times more Zinc than Raw Brussels Sprouts.
• 14 ounces of Whole-wheat Pita Bread lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Brussels Sprouts have 1.9 times more Omega 3 than Whole-wheat Pita Bread.
• While 14 oz of Whole-wheat Pita Bread contain 6.1 times more Energy, 22.2 times more Omega 6, 6.2 times more Carbohydrate, 1.3 times more Sugars, 1.6 times more Fiber and 2.9 times more Protein than Raw Brussels Sprouts.
• 14 ounces of Brussels Sprouts provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6