Brussels sprout vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Brussels sprout and Dandelion greens
- Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C, and Folate, yet Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
- Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 501% more than Brussels sprout.
- Brussels sprout contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Dandelion greens. While Brussels sprout contains 85mg of Vitamin C, Dandelion greens contain only 35mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Dandelion greens, 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.
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Sodium
-67.1%
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Selenium
+220%
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Calcium
+345.2%
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Iron
+121.4%
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Magnesium
+56.5%
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Copper
+144.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Equal in Potassium - 397
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Equal in Manganese - 0.342
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Sodium
-67.1%
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Selenium
+220%
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Calcium
+345.2%
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Iron
+121.4%
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Magnesium
+56.5%
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Copper
+144.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Equal in Potassium - 397
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Equal in Manganese - 0.342
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.
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Vitamin C
+142.9%
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Vitamin B5
+267.9%
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Folate
+125.9%
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Vitamin A
+1247.6%
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Vitamin E
+290.9%
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Vitamin B1
+36.7%
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Vitamin B2
+188.9%
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Vitamin B6
+14.6%
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Vitamin K
+339.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.806
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Vitamin C
+142.9%
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Vitamin B5
+267.9%
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Folate
+125.9%
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Vitamin A
+1247.6%
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Vitamin E
+290.9%
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Vitamin B1
+36.7%
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Vitamin B2
+188.9%
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Vitamin B6
+14.6%
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Vitamin K
+339.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.806
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+25.2%
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Fats
+133.3%
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Other
+31.4%
Equal in Carbs - 9.2
Equal in Water - 85.6
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
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1.37 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
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1.8 g
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+25.2%
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Fats
+133.3%
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+31.4%
Equal in Carbs - 9.2
Equal in Water - 85.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-63.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+64.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+49900%
Saturated Fat:
0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
153 g
Saturated Fat:
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
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Saturated Fat
-63.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+64.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+49900%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 5.15g | 5.7g | |
Protein | 3.38g | 2.7g | |
Fats | 0.3g | 0.7g | |
Carbs | 8.95g | 9.2g | |
Calories | 43kcal | 45kcal | |
Fructose | 0.93g | ||
Sugar | 2.2g | 0.71g | |
Fiber | 3.8g | 3.5g | |
Calcium | 42mg | 187mg | |
Iron | 1.4mg | 3.1mg | |
Magnesium | 23mg | 36mg | |
Phosphorus | 69mg | 66mg | |
Potassium | 389mg | 397mg | |
Sodium | 25mg | 76mg | |
Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.41mg | |
Copper | 0.07mg | 0.171mg | |
Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.342mg | |
Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 754IU | 10161IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 38µg | 508µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 3.44mg | |
Vitamin C | 85mg | 35mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.19mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.26mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.806mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.084mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.251mg | |
Folate | 61µg | 27µg | |
Vitamin K | 177µg | 778.4µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.037mg | ||
Threonine | 0.12mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.132mg | ||
Leucine | 0.152mg | ||
Lysine | 0.154mg | ||
Methionine | 0.032mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | ||
Valine | 0.155mg | ||
Histidine | 0.076mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.062g | 0.17g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.014g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.306g |
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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
81%
246%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)