White Chocolate vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of White Chocolate and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white chocolate
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white chocolate and brussels sprouts:
- Both white chocolate and brussels sprouts are high in calcium and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, white chocolate contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Chocolate (Candies, white chocolate) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White chocolate is high in calories and brussels sprout has 92% less calories than white chocolate - white chocolate has 539 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white chocolate is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. White chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 4:43:53 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Chocolate | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 43% | 68% |
| Fat | 53% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White chocolate is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 85% less carbohydrates than white chocolate - white chocolate has 59.2g 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 18 times more dietary fiber than white chocolate - white chocolate has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White chocolate is high in sugar and brussels sprout has 96% less sugar than white chocolate - white chocolate has 59g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White chocolate has 74% more protein than brussels sprout - white chocolate has 5.9g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
White chocolate is high in saturated fat and brussels sprout has 100% less saturated fat than white chocolate - white chocolate has 19.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Brussels sprout has less cholesterol than white chocolate - white chocolate has 21mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 169 times more Vitamin C than white chocolate - white chocolate has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 322% more Vitamin A than white chocolate - white chocolate has 9ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
White chocolate and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white chocolate has 0.96mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 18 times more Vitamin K than white chocolate - white chocolate has 9.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, white chocolate contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both white chocolate and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| White Chocolate | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.063 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.282 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.608 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both white chocolate and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. White chocolate has 374% more calcium than brussels sprout - white chocolate has 199mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 483% more iron than white chocolate - white chocolate has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both white chocolate and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 36% more potassium than white chocolate - white chocolate has 286mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both white chocolate and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| White Chocolate | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.103 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.103 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white chocolate has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| White Chocolate | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.91 G | 0.045 G |
| Total | 0.91 G | 0.046 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: White Chocolate (Candies, white chocolate) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does white chocolate or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?White chocolate is high in calories and brussels sprout has 90% less calories than white chocolate - white chocolate has 539 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does white chocolate or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white chocolate is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 90% fewer carbohydrates than white chocolate - white chocolate has 59.2g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does white chocolate or brussels sprouts contain more calcium?
Both white chocolate and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. White chocolate has 370% more calcium than brussels sprout - white chocolate has 199mg of calcium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
Does white chocolate or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both white chocolate and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 40% more potassium than white chocolate - white chocolate has 286mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.