Brussels Sprouts vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and scallion:
- Both scallion and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Scallion and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to scallion for fat. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 76% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber. Brussels sprout has 46% more dietary fiber than scallion - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both scallion and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 352% more Vitamin C than scallion - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both scallion and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin K. Scallion has 17% more Vitamin K than brussels sprout - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both brussels sprouts and scallion contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Brussels Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Scallion has 71% more calcium than brussels sprout - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of iron - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 41% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg 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 than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more quercetin than brussels sprout per 100 grams. Both brussels sprouts and scallion contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Brussels Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.33 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | 1.36 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.92 mg | 10.68 mg |
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 scallion contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Brussels Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 450 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1590 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both brussels sprouts and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.07 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.07 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 Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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FAQ
Does scallion or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does scallion or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or brussels sprouts contain more calcium?
Both scallion and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Scallion has 70% more calcium than brussels sprout - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
Does scallion or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both scallion and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 40% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.