Brussels Sprouts vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and cucumber:
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, 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.
- Cucumber has 65% less calories than brussels sprout.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 65% less calories than brussels sprout - cucumber has 15 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 cucumber for fat. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 80% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g 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 660% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 420% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 29 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 660% more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg 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 979% more Vitamin K than cucumber - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both brussels sprouts and cucumber contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 163% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 400% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg 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 165% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg 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 | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.33 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.92 mg | 0.04 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, both brussels sprouts and cucumber contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 450 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1590 UG | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both brussels sprouts and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.028 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.028 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 Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cucumber or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 70% less calories than brussels sprout - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does cucumber or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.