Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Brussels Sprouts VS Green Leaf Lettuce

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Brussels Sprouts	26%	5%	69%
Green Leaf Lettuce	30%	7%	63%

Macro Nutrients

	Brussels Sprouts	Green Leaf Lettuce	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.5% 43kcal	0.52% 15kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.31% 0.3g	0.15% 0.15g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.19% 0.062g	0.063% 0.02g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	6.2% 0.099g	3.63% 0.058g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.26% 0.045g	0.14% 0.024g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	6.9% 8.95g	2.2% 2.87g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.03% 2.2g	1.08% 0.78g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	1.3% 0.93g	0.59% 0.43g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0.81g	% 0.36g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.46g	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	10% 3.8g	3.42% 1.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	6.04% 3.38g	2.43% 1.36g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Brussels Sprouts	Green Leaf Lettuce	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	4.22% 38μg	41% 370μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	11.6% 0.14mg	5.83% 0.07mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.92% 0.09mg	6.15% 0.08mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.66% 0.75mg	2.34% 0.38mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.18% 0.31mg	2.68% 0.13mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	17% 0.22mg	6.92% 0.09mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	15.3% 61μg	9.5% 38μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	94% 85mg	10.2% 9.2mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	5.87% 0.88mg	1.47% 0.22mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	148% 177μg	105% 126μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Brussels Sprouts	Green Leaf Lettuce	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.2% 42mg	3.6% 36mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	7.78% 0.07mg	3.22% 0.029mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	17.5% 1.4mg	10.8% 0.86mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	5.48% 23mg	3.1% 13mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	14.7% 0.34mg	11% 0.25mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	9.86% 69mg	4.14% 29mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	11.4% 389mg	5.7% 194mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.9% 1.6μg	1.1% 0.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.67% 25mg	1.87% 28mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.8% 0.42mg	1.64% 0.18mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.32% 86g	2.57% 95g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Brussels Sprouts VS Green Leaf Lettuce per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Brussels Sprouts versus 100 g of Green Leaf Lettuce to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Brussels Sprouts vs Green Leaf Lettuce:

• 100 grams of Brussels Sprouts have 2 times more Vitamin B1, 2 times more Vitamin B3, 2.3 times more Vitamin B5, 2.4 times more Vitamin B6, 1.6 times more Vitamin B9, 9.2 times more Vitamin C, 4 times more Vitamin E and 1.4 times more Vitamin K than Green Leaf Lettuce.
• While 100 g of Raw Green Leaf Lettuce contain 9.7 times more Vitamin A than Raw Brussels Sprouts.
• Both Brussels Sprouts and Green Leaf Lettuce provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Green Leaf Lettuce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
• Both Raw Brussels Sprouts as well as Raw Green Leaf Lettuce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Brussels Sprouts vs Green Leaf Lettuce:

• 100 grams of Brussels Sprouts have 2.4 times more Copper, 1.6 times more Iron, 1.8 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Manganese, 2.4 times more Phosphorus, 2 times more Potassium, 2.7 times more Selenium and 2.3 times more Zinc than Green Leaf Lettuce.
• Both Brussels Sprouts and Green Leaf Lettuce contain similar levels of Calcium and Water per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Green Leaf Lettuce lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Brussels Sprouts have 1.7 times more Omega 3, 3.1 times more Carbohydrate, 2.8 times more Sugars, 2.9 times more Fiber and 2.5 times more Protein than Green Leaf Lettuce.
• Both Raw Brussels Sprouts as well as Raw Green Leaf Lettuce provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in 100 grams.