Milk vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and milk are high in calcium.
- Brussels sprout has 19.2 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brussels sprouts and milk contain similar amounts of calories - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to brussels sprouts for protein. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 68% |
| Fat | 35% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprouts and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brussels sprouts and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprouts and milk contain similar amounts of protein - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brussels sprout has 19.2 times less saturated fat than milk - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and brussels sprouts are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and brussels sprouts are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg 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 424 times more Vitamin C than milk - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprouts and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than brussels sprout - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprouts and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 884 times more Vitamin K than milk - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both milk and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Milk | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both brussels sprouts and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 186% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 69 times more iron than milk - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 178% more potassium than milk - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | 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 milk and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.045 G |
| Total | 0.062 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Brussels sprouts and milk contain similar amounts of calories - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprouts and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or milk contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 190% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does brussels sprouts or milk contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than milk - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.