Soy Milk vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Soy Milk and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soy milk
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy milk and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and soy milk are high in calcium.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, soy milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brussels sprouts and soy milk contain similar amounts of calories - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and soy milk has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy milk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to brussels sprouts for protein. Soy milk has a macronutrient ratio of 24:46:31 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Milk | Brussels Sprouts | |
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| Protein | 24% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 68% |
| Fat | 31% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprouts and soy milk contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 18 times more dietary fiber than soy milk - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprouts and soy milk contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and soy milk has 3.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprouts and soy milk contain similar amounts of protein - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and soy milk has 2.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brussels sprouts and soy milk are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.21g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than soy milk - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprouts and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Soy milk has more Vitamin D than brussels sprout - soy milk has 3.7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprouts and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 58 times more Vitamin K than soy milk - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy milk has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, soy milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both soy milk and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Soy Milk | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.184 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both brussels sprouts and soy milk are high in calcium. Soy milk has 193% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 233% more iron than soy milk - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 219% more potassium than soy milk - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy milk has 122mg 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,
| Soy Milk | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both soy milk and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Soy Milk | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy milk has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Soy Milk | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.584 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.584 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: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or soy milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Brussels sprouts and soy milk contain similar amounts of calories - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and soy milk has 43 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or soy milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprouts and soy milk contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or soy milk contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and soy milk are high in calcium. Soy milk has 190% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.
Does brussels sprouts or soy milk contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than soy milk - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy milk has 122mg of potassium.