Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Brussels Sprouts VS Red Sweet Peppers

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Brussels Sprouts	26%	5%	69%
Red Sweet Peppers	13%	9%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Brussels Sprouts	Red Sweet Peppers	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.5% 43kcal	0.9% 26kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.31% 0.3g	0.31% 0.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.19% 0.062g	0.18% 0.059g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	6.2% 0.099g	3.5% 0.056g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.26% 0.045g	0.59% 0.1g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	6.9% 8.95g	4.64% 6.03g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.03% 2.2g	5.8% 4.2g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	1.3% 0.93g	3.1% 2.26g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0.81g	% 1.94g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.46g	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	10% 3.8g	5.53% 2.1g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	6.04% 3.38g	1.77% 0.99g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Brussels Sprouts	Red Sweet Peppers	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	4.22% 38μg	17.4% 157μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	11.6% 0.14mg	4.5% 0.054mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.92% 0.09mg	6.54% 0.085mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.66% 0.75mg	6.1% 0.98mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.18% 0.31mg	6.34% 0.32mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	17% 0.22mg	22.4% 0.29mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	1.42% 0.43μg	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	15.3% 61μg	11.5% 46μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	94% 85mg	142% 128mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	5.87% 0.88mg	10.5% 1.58mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	148% 177μg	4.1% 4.9μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Brussels Sprouts	Red Sweet Peppers	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.2% 42mg	0.7% 7mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	7.78% 0.07mg	1.9% 0.017mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	17.5% 1.4mg	5.38% 0.43mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	5.48% 23mg	2.86% 12mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	14.7% 0.34mg	4.87% 0.11mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	9.86% 69mg	3.7% 26mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	11.4% 389mg	6.2% 211mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.9% 1.6μg	0.18% 0.1μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.67% 25mg	0.27% 4mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.8% 0.42mg	2.27% 0.25mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.32% 86g	2.5% 92g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Brussels Sprouts VS Red Sweet Peppers per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Brussels Sprouts versus 100 g of Red Sweet Peppers to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Brussels Sprouts vs Red Sweet Peppers:

• 100 grams of Brussels Sprouts have 2.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 and 36.1 times more Vitamin K than Red Sweet Peppers.
• While 100 g of Raw Red Sweet Peppers contain 4.1 times more Vitamin A, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.3 times more Vitamin B6, 1.5 times more Vitamin C and 1.8 times more Vitamin E than Raw Brussels Sprouts.
• Both Brussels Sprouts and Red Sweet Peppers provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B5 per 100 grams.
• Both Raw Brussels Sprouts as well as Raw Red Sweet Peppers have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Brussels Sprouts vs Red Sweet Peppers:

• 100 grams of Brussels Sprouts have 6 times more Calcium, 4.1 times more Copper, 3.3 times more Iron, 1.9 times more Magnesium, 3 times more Manganese, 2.7 times more Phosphorus, 1.8 times more Potassium, 16 times more Selenium and 1.7 times more Zinc than Red Sweet Peppers.
• Both Brussels Sprouts and Red Sweet Peppers contain similar levels of Water per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Red Sweet Peppers lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Copper and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Brussels Sprouts have 1.8 times more Omega 3, 1.5 times more Carbohydrate, 1.8 times more Fiber and 3.4 times more Protein than Red Sweet Peppers.
• While 100 g of Raw Red Sweet Peppers contain 1.9 times more Sugars and 2.4 times more Fructose than Raw Brussels Sprouts.
• 100 grams of Red Sweet Peppers provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Raw Brussels Sprouts as well as Raw Red Sweet Peppers provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in 100 grams.