Broccoli vs Brussels sprouts
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
Macronutrient Comparison
Calories
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
35.0kcal
Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
36.0kcal
Protein
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
2.4g
Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
2.5g
Carbs
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
7.2g
Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
7.1g
Fat
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
0.4g
Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
0.5g
Values are per 100g serving. Longer bars indicate higher amounts.
Better for Weight Loss
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has fewer calories (35 vs 36 kcal)
Better for Muscle Building
Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more protein (2.55g vs 2.38g)
Better for Low-Carb Diets
Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has fewer carbs (7.1g vs 7.18g)
Better for Digestion
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more fiber (3.3g vs 2.6g)
Detailed Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 35 | 36 |
| Protein | 2.4g | 2.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.2g | 7.1g |
| Fat | 0.4g | 0.5g |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.6g |
| Sugar | — | — |
| Sodium | 41mg | 21mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 77mcg | 39mcg |
| Vitamin C | 64.9mg | 62.0mg |
| Vitamin D | — | — |
| Vitamin B12 | — | — |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 40mg | 36mg |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.2mg |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg |
| Potassium | 293mg | 317mg |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.3mg |
Green-highlighted values indicate the better option for that nutrient. For calories, carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium, lower is highlighted. For protein, fiber, and micronutrients, higher is highlighted. Both foods' values are from USDA FoodData Central (FDC IDs on each food's page).
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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