Brussels Sprouts vs. Chives

Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Chives


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of brussels sprouts versus chives (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and chives:

  • Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Chive has more beta-carotene than brussels sprout, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chive.
  • Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Detailed nutritional comparison of brussels sprouts and chives is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chives per calorie. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:69:5 and for chives, 36:47:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Brussels Sprouts Chives
Protein 26% 36%
Carbohydrates 69% 47%
Fat 5% 17%
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carbohydrates

Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber. Brussels sprout has 52% more dietary fiber than chive - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both chives and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 46% more Vitamin C than chive - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 474% more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin K. Chive has 20% more Vitamin K than brussels sprout - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Both brussels sprouts and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Brussels Sprouts Chives
Thiamin 0.139 MG 0.078 MG
Riboflavin 0.09 MG 0.115 MG
Niacin 0.745 MG 0.647 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.309 MG 0.324 MG
Vitamin B6 0.219 MG 0.138 MG
Folate 61 UG 105 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Chive has 119% more calcium than brussels sprout - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.

iron

Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of iron - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.

potassium

Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 31% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg 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 chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more kaempferol, quercetin and isorhamnetin than brussels sprout per 100 grams.

Brussels Sprouts Chives
luteolin 0.33 mg 0.15 mg
kaempferol 0.86 mg 10.0 mg
Quercetin 1.92 mg 4.77 mg
isorhamnetin ~ 6.75 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, chive has more beta-carotene than brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chive per 100 grams.

Brussels Sprouts Chives
beta-carotene 450 UG 2612 UG
alpha-carotene 6 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 1590 UG 323 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.

Brussels Sprouts Chives
alpha linoleic acid 0.099 G 0.015 G
Total 0.099 G 0.015 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.

Brussels Sprouts Chives
linoleic acid 0.045 G 0.252 G
other omega 6 0.001 G ~
Total 0.046 G 0.252 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) .

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FAQ

Does chives or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.

Is chives or brussels sprouts better for protein?
Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.

Does chives or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.

Does chives or brussels sprouts contain more calcium?
Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Chive has 120% more calcium than brussels sprout - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.

Does chives or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 30% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.