Tangerine vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tangerine
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and brussels sprouts:
- Both tangerine and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C.
- Brussels sprout has 3.8 times less sugar than tangerine.
- Brussels sprout has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tangerine, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than brussels sprout.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to brussels sprouts for fat. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:5 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Brussels Sprouts | |
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| Protein | 6% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 68% |
| Fat | 5% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g 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 111% more dietary fiber than tangerine - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprout has 3.8 times less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 317% more protein than tangerine - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 218% more Vitamin C than tangerine - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg 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 tangerine - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both tangerine and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Tangerine | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calcium - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 833% more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg 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 134% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg 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, brussels sprout has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tangerine per 100 grams, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 155 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 101 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 138 UG | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both tangerine and brussels sprouts contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Tangerine | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.048 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: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does tangerine or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does tangerine or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does tangerine or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.