Ginger vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and ginger are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has 40.9 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and brussels sprout has 87% less calories than ginger - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 10:80:11 and for brussels sprouts, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 69% |
| Fat | 11% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 88% less carbohydrates than ginger - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brussels sprouts and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 271% more dietary fiber than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprouts and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 166% more protein than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brussels sprout has 40.9 times less saturated fat than ginger - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 120 times more Vitamin C than ginger - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 18 times more Vitamin A than ginger - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin E than ginger - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 220 times more Vitamin K than ginger - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both ginger and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Ginger | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brussels sprouts and ginger are high in calcium. Ginger has 171% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both brussels sprouts and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 239% more potassium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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,
| Ginger | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.706 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and brussels sprout has 90% less calories than ginger - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 90% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or ginger contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and ginger are high in calcium. Ginger has 170% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does brussels sprouts or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does brussels sprouts or ginger contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 240% more potassium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.