Big Mac vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Big Mac and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
big mac
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in big mac and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and big mac are high in calcium.
- Big mac has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, brussels sprout contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Big mac is a great source of protein.
- Brussels sprout has 55% less carbohydrates than big mac.
- Brussels sprout has signficantly less saturated fat than big mac.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Big Mac (McDONALD'S, BIG MAC) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Big mac is high in calories and brussels sprout has 83% less calories than big mac - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and big mac has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, big mac is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Big mac has a macronutrient ratio of 18:31:51 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Big Mac | Brussels Sprouts | |
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| Protein | 18% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 31% | 68% |
| Fat | 51% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprout has 55% less carbohydrates than big mac - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and big mac has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 138% more dietary fiber than big mac - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and big mac has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprouts and big mac contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and big mac has 4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Big mac is a great source of protein and it has 250% more protein than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and big mac has 11.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brussels sprout has signficantly less saturated fat than big mac - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and big mac has 3.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Brussels sprout has less cholesterol than big mac - big mac has 36mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 211 times more Vitamin C than big mac - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and big mac has 0.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin A than big mac - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and big mac does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin E than big mac - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and big mac does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than big mac - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and big mac does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Big mac has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, brussels sprout contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both big mac and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Big Mac | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.209 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 3.384 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 46 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both brussels sprouts and big mac are high in calcium. Big mac has 176% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and big mac has 116mg of calcium.
iron
Big mac has 43% more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and big mac has 2mg of iron.
potassium
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 115% more potassium than big mac - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and big mac has 181mg of potassium.
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: Big Mac (McDONALD'S, BIG MAC) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or big mac contain more calories in 100 grams?Big mac is high in calories and brussels sprout has 80% less calories than big mac - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and big mac has 257 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or big mac have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprout has 60% fewer carbohydrates than big mac - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and big mac has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or big mac contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and big mac are high in calcium. Big mac has 180% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and big mac has 116mg of calcium.
Does brussels sprouts or big mac contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than big mac - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and big mac has 181mg of potassium.