Brussels Sprouts vs Collard Greens – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing Brussels sprouts to collard greens, we picked the sprouts.
Why?
Both are remarkable top-tier options! But…
In terms of macros, Brussels sprouts have very slightly more fiber, carbs, and protein, making them the more nutrient dense option in this category, but it’s super-close so we could more fairly call this round a tie, if not a slender nominal win for sprouts.
In the category of vitamins, the sprouts have more of vitmains B1, B3, B5, B6, C, E, and K, while collards have more of vitmains A, B2, and B9, yielding a 7:3 win to sprouts.
Looking at minerals next, the sprouts have more copper, iron, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while the collards have more calcium, magnesium, and manganese—thus, a 6:3 win for sprouts in this round.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for the Brussels sprouts, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!
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