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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 cover your daily need for vitamin K, 67% more than Brussels sprouts.
  • Mustard Greens Raw contain 4 times more vitamin A than Brussels sprouts. Mustard Greens Raw contain 3024IU of vitamin A, while Brussels sprouts contain 754IU.

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% 50% 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% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +297.4%
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 153g 1020%
Vitamin K 257.5µg 177µg 67%
Vitamin C 70mg 85mg 17%
Manganese 0.337mg 15%
Vitamin A 151µg 38µg 13%
Folate 12µg 61µg 12%
Copper 0.165mg 0.07mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.01mg 0.88mg 8%
Calcium 115mg 42mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.139mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.219mg 3%
Choline 0.5mg 19.1mg 3%
Iron 1.64mg 1.4mg 3%
Fiber 3.2g 3.8g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.09mg 2%
Zinc 0.25mg 0.42mg 2%
Phosphorus 58mg 69mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.309mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 23mg 2%
Calories 27kcal 43kcal 1%
Protein 2.86g 3.38g 1%
Carbs 4.67g 8.95g 1%
Selenium 0.9µg 1.6µg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Fats 0.42g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 1.47g 5.15g N/A
Potassium 384mg 389mg 0%
Sugar 1.32g 2.2g N/A
Sodium 20mg 25mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 0.745mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.062g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.092g 0.023g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
84%
Mustard Greens Raw
73%
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.