Marrow-stem Kale vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marrow-stem Kale and Brussels sprouts different?
- Marrow-stem Kale is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, calcium, folate, manganese, and vitamin E; however, Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin C, iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for marrow-stem Kale is 217% higher.
- Marrow-stem Kale contains 7 times more vitamin A than Brussels sprouts. While marrow-stem Kale contains 251µg of vitamin A, Brussels sprouts contain only 38µg.
Collards, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +452.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +560.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +156.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +146.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +140.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +157.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.02 g
Fats:
0.61 g
Carbs:
5.42 g
Water:
89.62 g
Other:
1.33 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.1% |
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Water
~86g
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Other
~1.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.055 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.201 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76019.4% |
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 | 0.201g | 153g | 1019% |
| Vitamin K | 437.1µg | 177µg | 217% |
| Vitamin C | 35.3mg | 85mg | 55% |
| Vitamin A | 251µg | 38µg | 24% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 42mg | 19% |
| Folate | 129µg | 61µg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.658mg | 0.337mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 1.4mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 2.26mg | 0.88mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.139mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 69mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 389mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.219mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 3.38g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.267mg | 0.309mg | 1% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 19.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.42g | 8.95g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 4g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.61g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.42g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.742mg | 0.745mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.055g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.1mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.151mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.117mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.12mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.076mg | 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
120%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.