Brussels Sprouts vs Kale – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing Brussels sprouts to kale, we picked the kale.

Why?

In today’s battle of Brassica oleracea vs Brassica oleracea (these two plants today are the same species, just a different cultivar), there’s a clear winner when all’s said and done:

In terms of macros, there’s really nothing between them, so this round’s a tie. However…

In the category of vitamins, Brussels sprouts have more of vitamins B1 and B5, while kale has more of vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, B7, B9, C, E, and K, winning easily.

Looking at minerals next, Brussels sprouts have more selenium, while kale has more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, winning this round too.

In other considerations, both are abundant sources of polyphenols, but kale has more, especially kaempferol and quercetin, winning kale its third round in a row.

Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for kale, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is best, and Brussels sprouts really are a superfood too; they just don’t look it when standing next to kale!

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Enjoy!