Cheese vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Cheese and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheese
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheese and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and cheese are high in calcium.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cheese has 67.8 times less carbohydrates than brussels sprout.
- Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheese is high in calories and brussels sprout has 89% less calories than cheese - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and cheese has 384 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to brussels sprouts for protein. Cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 25:0:75 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheese | Brussels Sprouts | |
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| Protein | 25% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 68% |
| Fat | 75% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheese has 67.8 times less carbohydrates than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheese - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheese has less sugar than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 596% more protein than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and cheese has 23.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheese is high in saturated fat and brussels sprout has 100% less saturated fat than cheese - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Brussels sprout has less cholesterol than cheese - cheese has 95mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cheese - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 358% more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheese has more Vitamin D than brussels sprout - cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprouts and cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 69 times more Vitamin K than cheese - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both cheese and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Cheese | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.318 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.114 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.249 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.23 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both brussels sprouts and cheese are high in calcium. Cheese has 14 times more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 137% more iron than cheese - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cheese has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 358% more potassium than cheese - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheese has 85mg 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,
| Cheese | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 56 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.332 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.332 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheese has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.532 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.532 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: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheese is high in calories and brussels sprout has 90% less calories than cheese - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and cheese has 384 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheese has 67.8 times fewer carbohydrates than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or cheese contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and cheese are high in calcium. Cheese has 14 times more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.
Does brussels sprouts or cheese contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 360% more potassium than cheese - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheese has 85mg of potassium.