Broccoli vs. Brussels Sprouts: Which Is Healthier? - Health: Trusted and Empathetic Health and Wellness Information
Broccoli and Brussels sprouts offer similar health benefits as related vegetables. Broccoli provides more vitamin B5. Brussels sprouts contain significantly higher levels of polyunsaturated fat.
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Added specific vitamin B5 and polyunsaturated fat measurements.
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Nutritional Comparison of Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts
confidence 70%Broccoli and Brussels sprouts offer similar health benefits as related vegetables. Broccoli provides more vitamin B5. Brussels sprouts contain significantly higher levels of polyunsaturated fat.
Still unconfirmed:
- Broccoli contains 0.573mg of vitamin B5.
- Brussels sprouts contain 0.309mg of vitamin B5.
- Broccoli has 2 times more vitamin B5 than Brussels sprouts.
- Brussels sprouts contain 153g of polyunsaturated fat.
- Broccoli contains 0.038g of polyunsaturated fat.
- Brussels sprouts contain 4026 times more polyunsaturated fat than broccoli.
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Comparing the Nutritional Value of Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts
confidence 80%Broccoli and Brussels sprouts are related vegetables that provide similar health benefits. Broccoli microgreens and sprouts contain high levels of sulforaphane and its precursor glucoraphanin. One cup of Brussels sprouts provides 38 calories, 3.3 g of fiber, and 1.9 g of sugar.
What's confirmed:
- Brussels sprouts and broccoli belong to the same vegetable family and offer similar nutritional benefits.
- Broccoli microgreens provide more sulforaphane than mature broccoli plants.
Still unconfirmed:
- Brussels sprouts have a glycemic load of 3.