Brussels sprouts vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Brussels sprouts and garden cress
- Brussels sprouts have more vitamin C and fiber, while garden cress has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, and potassium.
- Garden cress's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 304% higher.
- Garden cress contains 3 times less fiber than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 3.8g of fiber, while garden cress contains 1.1g.
The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Cress, garden, 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +92.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +810.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +206.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.4% |
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Water
~89.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67005.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +939.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.228g | 1018% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 541.9µg | 304% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 346µg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 69mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.26mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.1g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.17mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.553mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 606mg | 6% |
| Folate | 61µg | 80µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 81mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.247mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.242mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.239g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 5.5g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 25mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 19.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0% |
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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
73%
150%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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