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Dandelion greens vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dandelion greens and Brussels sprout

  • Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper, yet Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 501% more than Brussels sprout.
  • Dandelion greens contain 13 times more Vitamin A RAE than Brussels sprout. While Dandelion greens contain 508µg of Vitamin A RAE, Brussels sprout contains only 38µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Dandelion greens, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
6
:
4
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Calcium +345.2%
Contains more Iron +121.4%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Copper +144.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Selenium +220%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69
Equal in Potassium - 389
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Equal in Manganese - 0.337
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +345.2%
Contains more Iron +121.4%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Copper +144.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Selenium +220%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69
Equal in Potassium - 389
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Equal in Manganese - 0.337

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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
7
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin A +1247.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +339.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.9%
Contains more Folate +125.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.745
Dandelion greens
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +1247.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +339.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.9%
Contains more Folate +125.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.745

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
3
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86
Dandelion greens
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
0
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49900%
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 5.15g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.7g 0.3g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 8.95g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 43kcal Dandelion greens
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 0.71g 2.2g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 187mg 42mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.4mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 23mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 397mg 389mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.41mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.171mg 0.07mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.337mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 10161IU 754IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 38µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.88mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.139mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.09mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.745mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.219mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 778.4µg 177µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
246%
Dandelion greens
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.