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Mustard Greens Raw vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mustard Greens Raw and Brussels sprouts different?

  • Mustard Greens Raw are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Copper, Vitamin E, and Calcium, while Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Mustard Greens Raw covers your daily need of Vitamin K 67% more than Brussels sprouts.
  • Mustard Greens Raw contain 4 times more Vitamin A than Brussels sprouts. Mustard Greens Raw contain 151µg of Vitamin A, while Brussels sprouts contain 38µg.

Mustard greens, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 35% 34% 62% 55% 6.8% 25% 2.6% 0% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +173.8%
Contains more IronIron +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ZincZinc +68%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.8%
~equal in Potassium ~389mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 233% 181% 40% 0% 20% 25% 15% 13% 42% 0% 644% 9% 0.27%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +301.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +408.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +3720%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.745mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 90.7 g
Other: 1.35 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.6%
~equal in Water ~86g
~equal in Other ~1.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 66% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.092 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
100%
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 -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +402531.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Raw Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 27kcal 43kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 2.86g 3.38g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.42g 0.3g Mustard Greens Raw
Vitamin C 70mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 1.47g 5.15g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 4.67g 8.95g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 32mg 23mg Mustard Greens Raw
Calcium 115mg 42mg Mustard Greens Raw
Potassium 384mg 389mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.64mg 1.4mg Mustard Greens Raw
Sugar 1.32g 2.2g Mustard Greens Raw
Fiber 3.2g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.165mg 0.07mg Mustard Greens Raw
Zinc 0.25mg 0.42mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 58mg 69mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 20mg 25mg Mustard Greens Raw
Vitamin A 3024IU 754IU Mustard Greens Raw
Vitamin A 151µg 38µg Mustard Greens Raw
Vitamin E 2.01mg 0.88mg Mustard Greens Raw
Manganese 0.337mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 0.9µg 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.09mg Mustard Greens Raw
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 0.745mg Mustard Greens Raw
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.309mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 257.5µg 177µg Mustard Greens Raw
Folate 12µg 61µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 0.5mg 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.062g Mustard Greens Raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.092g 0.023g Mustard Greens Raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard Greens Raw Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
94%
Mustard Greens Raw
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Mustard Greens Raw
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Mustard Greens Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169256/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprouts - 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.