Baby Carrots vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and brussels sprouts:
- Both baby carrots and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than brussels sprout, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 68% |
| Fat | ~ | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber. Brussels sprout has 31% more dietary fiber than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 428% more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 31 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 17 times more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 17 times more Vitamin K than baby carrot - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both baby carrots and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 31% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 57% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 64% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, baby carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does baby carrots or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 60% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.