Lemon vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and brussels sprouts:
- Both lemon and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to brussels sprouts for fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 68% |
| Fat | 6% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber. Brussels sprout has 36% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 207% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 60% more Vitamin C than lemon - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 37 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg 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 more Vitamin K than lemon - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lemon and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Lemon | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 62% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 133% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 182% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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, lemon has more luteolin and myricetin than brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more kaempferol than lemon per 100 grams. Both lemon and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lemon | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 0.33 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 0.86 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | 1.92 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, both lemon and brussels sprouts contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Lemon | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.063 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: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does lemon or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.