Orange Juice vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange juice
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and brussels sprouts:
- Both orange juice and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C.
- Brussels sprout has 74% less sugar than orange juice.
- Brussels sprout has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange juice and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to brussels sprouts for fat. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 68% |
| Fat | 4% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 18 times more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprout has 74% less sugar than orange juice - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 383% more protein than orange juice - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange juice and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange juice and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 70% more Vitamin C than orange juice - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 280% more Vitamin A than orange juice - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg 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 1769 times more Vitamin K than orange juice - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both orange juice and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Orange Juice | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 282% more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 600% more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg 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 95% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg 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,
| Orange Juice | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.25 mg | 1.92 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.33 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.86 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, both orange juice and brussels sprouts contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Orange Juice | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange juice and brussels sprouts contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange Juice | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does orange juice or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange juice and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does orange juice or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does orange juice or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.