White Sugar vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of White Sugar and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white sugar
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white sugar and brussels sprouts:
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Sugar (Sugar, granulated) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White sugar is high in calories and brussels sprout has 89% less calories than white sugar - white sugar has 387 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white sugar is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. White sugar has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Sugar | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 68% |
| Fat | ~ | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White sugar is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 91% less carbohydrates than white sugar - white sugar has 100g 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 more dietary fiber than white sugar - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and white sugar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
White sugar is high in sugar and brussels sprout has 98% less sugar than white sugar - white sugar has 99.8g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has more protein than white sugar - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and white sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brussels sprouts and white sugar are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than white sugar - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin A than white sugar - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin E than white sugar - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and white sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than white sugar - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white sugar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| White Sugar | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 41 times more calcium than white sugar - white sugar has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 27 times more iron than white sugar - white sugar has 0.05mg 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 193 times more potassium than white sugar - white sugar has 2mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.
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: White Sugar (Sugar, granulated) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does white sugar or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?White sugar is high in calories and brussels sprout has 90% less calories than white sugar - white sugar has 387 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does white sugar or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white sugar is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 90% fewer carbohydrates than white sugar - white sugar has 100g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does white sugar or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 193 times more potassium than white sugar - white sugar has 2mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.