Brussels Sprouts vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and cabbage:
- Both cabbage and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Brussels sprout has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than brussels sprout.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin and niacin.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to cabbage for fat. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 80% |
| Fat | 6% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cabbage and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber. Brussels sprout has 52% more dietary fiber than cabbage - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 164% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cabbage and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 132% more Vitamin C than cabbage - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 660% more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg 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 133% more Vitamin K than cabbage - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin and niacin. Both brussels sprouts and cabbage contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calcium - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 198% more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg 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 129% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg 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,
| Brussels Sprouts | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.33 mg | 0.1 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.92 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.08 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, brussels sprout has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 450 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1590 UG | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both brussels sprouts and cabbage contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.017 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.017 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 Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cabbage or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does cabbage or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does cabbage or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.