Apricot vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has more beta-carotene than brussels sprout, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot.
- Brussels sprout has 3.2 times less sugar than apricot.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brussels sprouts and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to brussels sprouts for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 68% |
| Fat | 7% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprouts and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 90% more dietary fiber than apricot - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprout has 3.2 times less sugar than apricot - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 141% more protein than apricot - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brussels sprouts and apricot are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 750% more Vitamin C than apricot - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has 153% more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprouts and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 52 times more Vitamin K than apricot - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apricot and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Apricot | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 223% more calcium than apricot - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 259% more iron than apricot - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both brussels sprouts and apricot are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 50% more potassium than apricot - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both apricot and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of kaempferol and quercetin.
| Apricot | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 1.92 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.33 mg |
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, apricot has more beta-carotene than brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot per 100 grams. Both apricot and brussels sprouts contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Apricot | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.077 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: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Brussels sprouts and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprouts and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or apricot contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and apricot are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 50% more potassium than apricot - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.