Cornmeal vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Cornmeal and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornmeal
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornmeal and brussels sprouts:
- Both cornmeal and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Cornmeal has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Cornmeal is a great source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cornmeal is high in calories and brussels sprout has 89% less calories than cornmeal - cornmeal has 384 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornmeal is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Cornmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 10:76:14 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornmeal | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 68% |
| Fat | 14% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 88% less carbohydrates than cornmeal - cornmeal has 72.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cornmeal and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber. Cornmeal has 147% more dietary fiber than brussels sprout - cornmeal has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cornmeal and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - cornmeal has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cornmeal is a great source of protein and it has 191% more protein than brussels sprout - cornmeal has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cornmeal and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cornmeal has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cornmeal - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin A than cornmeal - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cornmeal and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cornmeal has 0.37mg 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 884 times more Vitamin K than cornmeal - cornmeal has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cornmeal has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cornmeal and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cornmeal | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 2.47 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.595 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.59 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Cornmeal is a great source of iron and it has 114% more iron than brussels sprout - cornmeal has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both cornmeal and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 21% more potassium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 322mg 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 cornmeal and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cornmeal | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cornmeal has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Cornmeal | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.292 G | 0.045 G |
| Total | 2.292 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: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cornmeal or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Cornmeal is high in calories and brussels sprout has 90% less calories than cornmeal - cornmeal has 384 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does cornmeal or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cornmeal - cornmeal has 72.9g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does cornmeal or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both cornmeal and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 20% more potassium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.