Brussels Sprouts vs. Napa Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Cooked Napa 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
cooked
napa cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and napa cabbage:
- Brussels sprout has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than napa cabbage, however, napa cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than brussels sprout.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Napa cabbage has 72% less calories than brussels sprout.
- Napa cabbage has 75% less carbohydrates than brussels sprout.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Napa cabbage has 72% less calories than brussels sprout - napa cabbage has 12 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to napa cabbage per calorie. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for napa cabbage, 30:59:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 59% |
| Fat | 6% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Napa cabbage has 75% less carbohydrates than brussels sprout - napa cabbage has 2.2g 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 more dietary fiber than napa cabbage - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Napa cabbage has less sugar than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 207% more protein than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brussels sprouts and napa cabbage are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 25 times more Vitamin C than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 3.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 192% more Vitamin A than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin E than napa cabbage - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than napa cabbage - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both brussels sprouts and napa cabbage contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Brussels Sprouts | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 45% more calcium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 89% more iron than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 0.74mg 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 347% more potassium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 87mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg 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, brussels sprout has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than napa cabbage per 100 grams, however, napa cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 450 UG | 133 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 49 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1590 UG | ~ |
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 Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does napa cabbage or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Napa cabbage has 70% less calories than brussels sprout - napa cabbage has 12 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does napa cabbage or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, napa cabbage has 80% fewer carbohydrates than brussels sprout - napa cabbage has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does napa cabbage or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 87mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.