Brussels sprouts vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Brussels sprouts and Turnip greens?
- Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Turnip greens is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Copper, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin E.
- Turnip greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 159% more.
- Turnip greens contains 3 times less Vitamin C than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of Vitamin C, while Turnip greens contains 27.4mg.
We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +226.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +261.4% |
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 | +210.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +6266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +911.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +107.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
4.36 g
Water:
93.2 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28% |
~equal in
Water
~93.2g
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +53.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168031.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -14.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 3.38g | 1.14g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.23g |
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| Vitamin C | 85mg | 27.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.15g | 0.86g |
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| Carbs | 8.95g | 4.36g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 42mg | 137mg |
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| Potassium | 389mg | 203mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 2.2g | 0.53g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.253mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 69mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 29mg |
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| Vitamin A | 754IU | 7625IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 381µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 1.88mg |
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| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.337mg | |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.411mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin K | 177µg | 367.6µg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 118µg |
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| Choline | 19.1mg | 0.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.062g | 0.053g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.091g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.063mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.059mg |
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| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.074mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.026mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.07mg |
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| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.078mg |
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| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.028mg |
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| Fructose | 0.93g |
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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
76%
130%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.