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Side-by-Side Comparison Vegetables & Leafy Greens

Brussels Sprouts (Raw Brassica Buds) vs. Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur / Tuscan Cavolo Nero)

Comparing 2 standards across 16 specifications. 16 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Brussels Sprouts (Raw Brassica Buds)
Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur / Tuscan Cavolo Nero)

Per 100g raw Brussels sprouts, it provides 43 kcal, 3.38g protein, 8.95g carbohydrates (3.8g fiber / 5.15g net carbs), 0.30g fat, 177µg Vitamin K1 (148% DV), 85.0mg Vitamin C (94% DV), and sinigrin glucosinolates with a Glycemic Index of 15.

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Per 100g raw Lacinato kale, it provides 38 kcal, 3.0g protein, 4.8g carbohydrates (3.8g fiber / 1.0g net carbs), 0.9g fat, 420µg Vitamin K1 (350% DV), 110mg Vitamin C, 210mg calcium, and glucosinolates with a sweet, tender, non-bitter profile.

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Specification Comparison Table

16 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
43 kcal (180 kJ) kcal 38 kcal (159 kJ) kcal
Protein
3.38 g (Highest protein among crucifers) g 3.0 g g
Carbohydrates
8.95 g (Net Carbs: 5.15 g) g 4.8 g (Net Carbs: 1.0 g) g
Dietary Fiber
3.80 g g 3.8 g g
Net Carbohydrates
5.15 g g 1.0 g g
Total Sugars
2.20 g g 0.8 g g
Total Fat
0.30 g g 0.9 g g
Vitamin K1
177 µg (148% DV) µg 420 µg (350% DV) µg
Vitamin C
85.0 mg (94% DV) mg 110 mg (122% DV) mg
Folate (B9)
61 µg (15% DV) µg 75 µg (19% DV) µg
Iron (Non-Heme)
1.40 mg (8% DV) mg 1.8 mg mg
Calcium
42.0 mg mg 210 mg (21% DV) mg
Potassium
389 mg (8% DV) mg 390 mg mg
Water Content
86.0 % % 88.5 % %
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
260 µg RAE µg RAE
Oxalic Acid (Oxalates)
<15 mg / 100g (Negligible) mg