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Brussel sprouts vs Spinach
CALORIC DENSITY
Brussel sprouts, raw
Spinach, raw
0.43
0.23
11098
11457

First, let's take a look at the macros. Each of these are listed in grams and as usual, normalized to 200 calories for easy comparison, so we're always comparing apples to apples.

*All our data comes from the USDA Nutrient Database.
Brussel sprouts
Spinach
Protein = 16g
Protein = 25g
Carbohydrates = 42g
Carbohydrates = 32g
Fat = 1g
Fat = 3g
Fiber = 18g
Fiber = 19g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Polyunsaturated = 1g
Polyunsaturated = 1g
Saturated Fat = 0g
Saturated Fat = 1g
Nutrient brussel sprouts spinach
Protein 16g 25g
Carbohydrate 42g 32g
Fiber 18g 19g
Fat 1g 3g
Monounsat. Fat 0g 3g
Polyunsat. Fat 1g 1g
Saturated Fat 0g 1g
brussel sprouts
Note: the chart below maxes out at 20, so you can see better.

Next, let's take a look at the Vitamin density. These values are shown in units of percent of recommended daily intake. And since we're showing 200 calories worth, this means anything above 10% is good.

Choline = 21%
Choline = 37%
Vitamin A = 28%
Vitamin A = 653%
Vitamin C = 527%
Vitamin C = 326%
Vitamin E = 34%
Vitamin E = 147%
Vitamin K = 1029%
Vitamin K = 5249%
Nutrientbrussel sproutsspinach
Choline21%37%
Vitamin A28%653%
Vitamin C527%326%
Vitamin E34%147%
Vitamin K1029%5249%

Brussel sprouts have significantly more Vitamins C than spinach. Spinach have significantly more Vitamins A, E, K than brussel sprouts. Brussel sprouts are a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium. Brussel sprouts are a great source of Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus. Brussel sprouts are an excellent source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron. Spinach are a great source of Thiamin, Niacin, Zinc, Phosphorus. Spinach are an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron.

spinach

And here we see the B-vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine)

Vitamin B1 = 65%
Vitamin B1 = 68%
Vitamin B2 = 38%
Vitamin B2 = 149%
Vitamin B3 = 29%
Vitamin B3 = 53%
Vitamin B5 = 29%
Vitamin B5 = 11%
Vitamin B6 = 93%
Vitamin B6 = 154%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Nutrientbrussel sproutsspinach
Vitamin B165%68%
Vitamin B238%149%
Vitamin B329%53%
Vitamin B529%11%
Vitamin B693%154%
Vitamin B120%0%

Now, lets look at mineral density. Here we have a lot of important electrolytes and minerals. Once again, units are in percent of RDI, thus for this 200 calorie serving anything above 10% would considered high.

Sodium = 8%
Sodium = 46%
Potassium = 52%
Potassium = 139%
Calcium = 39%
Calcium = 172%
Magnesium = 31%
Magnesium = 196%
Phosphorus = 55%
Phosphorus = 73%
Iron = 109%
Iron = 393%
Manganese = 68%
Manganese = 339%
Selenium = 17%
Selenium = 19%
Copper = 33%
Copper = 113%
Zinc = 21%
Zinc = 49%
Nutrientbrussel sproutsspinach
Sodium8%46%
Potasium52%139%
Calcium39%172%
Magnesium31%196%
Phosphorus55%73%
Iron109%393%
Manganese68%339%
Selenium17%19%
Copper33%113%
Zinc21%49%

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