Brussels Sprouts vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and tomato:
- Both brussels sprouts and tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Tomato has 58% less calories than brussels sprout.
- Tomato has more alpha-carotene and lycopene than brussels sprout, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 58% less calories than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 75% |
| Fat | 6% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprouts and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 217% more dietary fiber than tomato - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprouts and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 284% more protein than tomato - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brussels sprouts and tomato are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both brussels sprouts and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 520% more Vitamin C than tomato - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprouts and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprouts and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 21 times more Vitamin K than tomato - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both brussels sprouts and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Brussels Sprouts | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than tomato - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 419% more iron than tomato - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both brussels sprouts and tomato are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 64% more potassium than tomato - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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,
| Brussels Sprouts | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.33 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.92 mg | 0.58 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 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, tomato has more alpha-carotene and lycopene than brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams. Both brussels sprouts and tomato contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Brussels Sprouts | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 450 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1590 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both brussels sprouts and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.08 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.08 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: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 60% less calories than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprouts and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or tomato contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and tomato are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 60% more potassium than tomato - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.