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Red leaf lettuce vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Red leaf lettuce and Brussels sprout

  • Red leaf lettuce is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin C needs 90% more than Red leaf lettuce.
  • Red leaf lettuce contains 10 times more Vitamin A RAE than Brussels sprout. While Red leaf lettuce contains 375µg of Vitamin A RAE, Brussels sprout contains only 38µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lettuce, red leaf, raw 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.
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
0
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9
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.4%
Contains more Potassium +108%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +66%
Equal in Sodium - 25
Equal in Selenium - 1.6
Red leaf lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 45% 9% 12% 17% 4% 6% 10% 27% 9%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.4%
Contains more Potassium +108%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +66%
Equal in Sodium - 25
Equal in Selenium - 1.6

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.
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
1
:
9
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin A +893.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Folate +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.2%
Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 450% 3% 0% 13% 16% 18% 7% 9% 24% 27% 0% 351%
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 A +893.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Folate +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
1
:
4
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Protein +154.1%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +296%
Contains more Other +149.1%
Red leaf lettuce
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 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 Water +11.2%
Contains more Protein +154.1%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +296%
Contains more Other +149.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
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:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212400%
Red leaf lettuce
18% 5% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212400%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
0
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +305%
Contains more Fructose +232.1%
Red leaf lettuce
42% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.28 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Brussels sprout
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +305%
Contains more Fructose +232.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red leaf lettuce Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 1.36g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 1.33g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.22g 0.3g Brussels sprout
Carbs 2.26g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 16kcal 43kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.28g 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 0.48g 2.2g Red leaf lettuce
Fiber 0.9g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 33mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.2mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 28mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 187mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 25mg
Zinc 0.2mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.028mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.203mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.5µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 7492IU 754IU Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 375µg 38µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 3.7mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.144mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 36µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 140.3µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.048mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.038mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.07mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.045mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.016mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.067mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.048mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.019mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.062g Red leaf lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
76%
Red leaf lettuce
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red leaf lettuce
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (25 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Red leaf lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168431/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.