Kumquat vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and brussels sprouts:
- Both kumquat and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Brussels sprout has 3.2 times less sugar than kumquat.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and potassium.
- Kumquat has more alpha-carotene than brussels sprout, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brussels sprout has 39% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:80:10 and for brussels sprouts, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 69% |
| Fat | 10% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprout has 44% less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both kumquat and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 71% more dietary fiber than brussels sprout - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprout has 3.2 times less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kumquat and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 94% more Vitamin C than kumquat - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 153% more Vitamin A than kumquat - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than kumquat - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both kumquat and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Kumquat | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both kumquat and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Kumquat has 48% more calcium than brussels sprout - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 63% more iron than kumquat - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 109% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg 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, kumquat has more apigenin than brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more luteolin, kaempferol and quercetin than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 21.87 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.33 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.86 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 1.92 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, kumquat has more alpha-carotene than brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 1590 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 450 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kumquat has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.124 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does kumquat or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Brussels sprout has 40% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does kumquat or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprout has 40% fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does kumquat or brussels sprouts contain more calcium?
Both kumquat and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Kumquat has 50% more calcium than brussels sprout - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
Does kumquat or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.