Brussels Sprouts vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and kimchi:
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Kimchi has 65% less calories than brussels sprout.
- Kimchi has 73% less carbohydrates than brussels sprout.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kimchi has 65% less calories than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to kimchi for protein. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:69:5 and for kimchi, 24:52:24 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Kimchi | |
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| Protein | 26% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 52% |
| Fat | 5% | 24% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kimchi has 73% less carbohydrates than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 138% more dietary fiber than kimchi - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprouts and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 207% more protein than kimchi - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brussels sprouts and kimchi are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than kimchi - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 660% more Vitamin A than kimchi - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprouts and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 306% more Vitamin K than kimchi - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin. Both brussels sprouts and kimchi contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Brussels Sprouts | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 27% more calcium than kimchi - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 79% more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 158% more potassium than kimchi - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg 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, both brussels sprouts and kimchi contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Brussels Sprouts | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 450 UG | 55 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1590 UG | 49 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both brussels sprouts and kimchi contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Brussels Sprouts | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kimchi has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.104 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.104 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Brussels Sprouts or Kimchi .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Kimchi has 70% less calories than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kimchi has 70% fewer carbohydrates than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or kimchi contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than kimchi - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg of potassium.