Brussels Sprouts vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and cherry tomato:
- Both brussels sprouts and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Cherry tomato has 63% less calories than brussels sprout.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato has 63% less calories than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is similar to cherry tomato for protein, carbs and fat. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for cherry tomato, 24:67:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 67% |
| Fat | 6% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprouts and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 322% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 191% more protein than cherry tomato - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brussels sprouts and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both brussels sprouts and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 431% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 97% more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both brussels sprouts and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 740% more calcium than cherry tomato - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 198% more iron than cherry tomato - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both brussels sprouts and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 83% more potassium than cherry tomato - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both brussels sprouts and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.073 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.073 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: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato has 60% less calories than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprouts and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 80% more potassium than cherry tomato - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.