Brussels Sprouts vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber 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 C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to eggplant for fat. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Eggplant | |
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| Protein | 26% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 82% |
| Fat | 6% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber. Brussels sprout has 27% more dietary fiber than eggplant - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 245% more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g 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 37 times more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg 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 eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg 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 49 times more Vitamin K than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both brussels sprouts and eggplant contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 367% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 509% more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 70% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg 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 Sprouts | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.33 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.92 mg | 0.04 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,
| Brussels Sprouts | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 450 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1590 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both brussels sprouts and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.063 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.063 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 Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does eggplant or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does eggplant or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 70% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.