Brussels sprouts vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brussels sprouts and watercress different?
- Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin C, iron, fiber, folate, and vitamin B6; however, watercress is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for watercress is 61% higher.
- Brussels sprouts contain 8 times more fiber than watercress. While Brussels sprouts contain 3.8g of fiber, watercress contains only 0.5g.
Brussels sprouts, raw and Watercress, raw are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +281.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
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 | +97.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +272.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +577.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.2% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +593.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.6% |
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
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +187.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +437042.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.035g | 1020% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 250µg | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 43mg | 47% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 160µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.5g | 13% |
| Folate | 61µg | 9µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 120mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.129mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.244mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 1.29g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 11kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 330mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.04mg | 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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
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.