Oatmeal vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and oatmeal are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has 16.9 times less saturated fat than oatmeal.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, brussels sprout contains more pantothenic acid.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and brussels sprout has 88% less calories than oatmeal - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to brussels sprouts for carbs. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Brussels Sprouts | |
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| Protein | 17% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 68% |
| Fat | 15% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 87% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brussels sprouts and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber. Oatmeal has 158% more dietary fiber than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprouts and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 373% more protein than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brussels sprout has 16.9 times less saturated fat than oatmeal - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprouts and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than oatmeal - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, brussels sprout contains more pantothenic acid. Both oatmeal and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oatmeal | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brussels sprouts and oatmeal are high in calcium. Oatmeal has 24% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 200% more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both brussels sprouts and oatmeal are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 11% more potassium than oatmeal - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and brussels sprout has 90% less calories than oatmeal - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or oatmeal contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and oatmeal are high in calcium. Oatmeal has 20% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
Does brussels sprouts or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 200% more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does brussels sprouts or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and oatmeal are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 10% more potassium than oatmeal - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.