Brussels Sprouts vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and radish sprouts:
- Both radish sprouts and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C and calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Radish sprout has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish sprouts and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - radish sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to radish sprouts for protein. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for radish sprouts, 28:28:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Radish Sprouts | |
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| Protein | 26% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 28% |
| Fat | 6% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish sprouts and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - radish sprout 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 more dietary fiber than radish sprout - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Radish sprout has less sugar than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Radish sprouts and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - radish sprout has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radish sprouts and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radish sprouts and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 194% more Vitamin C than radish sprout - radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Radish sprouts and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin E than radish sprout - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than radish sprout - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Radish sprout has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both brussels sprouts and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Brussels Sprouts | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both radish sprouts and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Radish sprout has 21% more calcium than brussels sprout - radish sprout has 51mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 63% more iron than radish sprout - radish sprout has 0.86mg 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 352% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg 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 sprout has more luteolin and quercetin than radish sprout per 100 grams, however, radish sprout contains more kaempferol than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.33 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | 21.85 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.92 mg | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.722 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.722 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, radish sprout has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.41 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.41 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 Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radish sprouts or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish sprouts and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - radish sprout has 43 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does radish sprouts or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish sprouts and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - radish sprout has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does radish sprouts or brussels sprouts contain more calcium?
Both radish sprouts and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Radish sprout has 20% more calcium than brussels sprout - radish sprout has 51mg of calcium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
Does radish sprouts or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.