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Brussels sprouts vs. Mustard Greens Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprouts and Mustard Greens Raw different?

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin C, and Folate, while Mustard Greens Raw are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Copper, Vitamin E, and Calcium.
  • Mustard Greens Raw covers your daily need of Vitamin K 67% more than Brussels sprouts.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 38 times more Choline than Mustard Greens Raw. Brussels sprouts contain 19.1mg of Choline, while Mustard Greens Raw contain 0.5mg.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Mustard greens, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 35% 34% 62% 55% 6.8% 25% 2.6% 0% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +68%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +173.8%
Contains more IronIron +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
~equal in Potassium ~384mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 233% 181% 40% 0% 20% 25% 15% 13% 42% 0% 644% 9% 0.27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +408.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +3720%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +301.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.8mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 90.7 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.6%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
~equal in Water ~90.7g
~equal in Other ~1.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
7% 66% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.092 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +402531.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Mustard Greens Raw Opinion
Calories 43kcal 27kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 2.86g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.42g Mustard Greens Raw
Vitamin C 85mg 70mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 1.47g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 4.67g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 32mg Mustard Greens Raw
Calcium 42mg 115mg Mustard Greens Raw
Potassium 389mg 384mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 1.64mg Mustard Greens Raw
Sugar 2.2g 1.32g Mustard Greens Raw
Fiber 3.8g 3.2g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.165mg Mustard Greens Raw
Zinc 0.42mg 0.25mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 58mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 20mg Mustard Greens Raw
Vitamin A 754IU 3024IU Mustard Greens Raw
Vitamin A 38µg 151µg Mustard Greens Raw
Vitamin E 0.88mg 2.01mg Mustard Greens Raw
Manganese 0.337mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.9µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.08mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.11mg Mustard Greens Raw
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.8mg Mustard Greens Raw
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.21mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.18mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 257.5µg Mustard Greens Raw
Folate 61µg 12µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 0.5mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.01g Mustard Greens Raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.092g Mustard Greens Raw
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.038g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Mustard Greens Raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Brussels sprouts
94%
Mustard Greens Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
25%
Mustard Greens Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Mustard Greens Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169256/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.