Brussels sprouts vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Brussels sprouts and red leaf lettuce
- Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and manganese, yet red leaf lettuce is higher in vitamin A.
- Red leaf lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 135% more than Brussels sprouts.
- Brussels sprouts contain 23 times more vitamin C than red leaf lettuce. While Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of vitamin C, red leaf lettuce contains only 3.7mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Lettuce, red leaf, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66% |
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 | +2197.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +486.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +69.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +886.8% |
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:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +296% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +149.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +360% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +212400% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
0.81 g
Fructose:
0.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.28 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +305% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +232.1% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.072g | 1020% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 3.7mg | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 375µg | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 140.3µg | 31% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.9g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.203mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 28mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.064mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 187mg | 6% |
| Folate | 61µg | 36µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.028mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 1.33g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.321mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.144mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 2.26g | 2% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 11.8mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 16kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 0.28g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 1.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Sodium | 25mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 1.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (25 mg)