Basil vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and basil are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
- Basil has 70% less carbohydrates than brussels sprout.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and iron.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brussels sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of calories - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
| Basil | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 43% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 68% |
| Fat | 24% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Basil has 70% less carbohydrates than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 138% more dietary fiber than basil - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of protein - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brussels sprouts and basil are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both brussels sprouts and basil are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 372% more Vitamin C than basil - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 595% more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both brussels sprouts and basil are high in Vitamin K. Basil has 134% more Vitamin K than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin. Both basil and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Basil | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brussels sprouts and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 321% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 126% more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both brussels sprouts and basil are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 32% more potassium than basil - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Basil | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3142 UG | 450 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5650 UG | 1590 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Basil | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both basil and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Basil | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.073 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: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Brussels sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of calories - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is brussels sprouts or basil better for protein?
Brussels sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of protein - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does brussels sprouts or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has 70% fewer carbohydrates than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or basil contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 320% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does brussels sprouts or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 130% more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does brussels sprouts or basil contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and basil are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 30% more potassium than basil - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.