Brussels SproutsvsHam Minced
🎯When to Eat What
Goal-based picks for Brussels Sprouts vs Ham Minced
Go with Brussels Sprouts at just 43 kcal per 100g — 84% fewer calories.
Ham Minced will keep you satisfied longer with 16.3g protein, 20.7g fat — fat and protein slow digestion while fiber adds bulk, keeping hunger at bay.
Ham Minced packs 16.3g of protein per 100g (25% of calories from protein) — the better pick for muscle growth and recovery.
Brussels Sprouts is the heart-friendlier option with lower saturated fat, less sodium, more fiber, more potassium.
Brussels Sprouts provides 389mg of potassium per 100g — important for muscle function, hydration, and blood pressure.
Brussels Sprouts delivers 85mg of vitamin C per 100g — great for immune function and skin health.
🔥Calorie Breakdown
💪Macronutrient Comparison
📊Full Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Brussels Sprouts | Ham Minced | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💪Macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 43kcal2% | 263kcal13% | <0.1kcal |
| Protein | 3.4g7% | 16g33% | <0.1g |
| Total Fat | 0.30g0% | 21g27% | <0.1g |
| Saturated Fat | <0.1g0% | 7.2g36% | <0.1g |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — | — |
| Cholesterol | 0mg0% | 70mg23% | <0.1mg |
| Carbohydrates | 8.9g3% | 1.8g1% | +7.1g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8g14% | 0g0% | +3.8g |
| Sugars | 2.2g | 0g | +2.2g |
| ✨Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 38mcg4% | 0mcg0% | +38mcg |
| Vitamin C | 85mg94% | 0mg0% | +85mg |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg0% | 0.70mcg3% | <0.1mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg6% | 0.27mg2% | +0.61mg |
| Vitamin K | 177mcg148% | 0mcg0% | +177mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg13% | 0.26mg15% | <0.1mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0mcg0% | 0.95mcg40% | <0.1mcg |
| Folate | 61mcg15% | 1.0mcg0% | +60mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.14mg12% | 0.71mg59% | <0.1mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | <0.1mg7% | 0.19mg15% | <0.1mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.74mg5% | 4.2mg26% | <0.1mg |
| 🔶Minerals | |||
| Sodium | 25mg1% | 1240mg54% | <0.1mg |
| Calcium | 42mg3% | 10mg1% | +32mg |
| Iron | 1.4mg8% | 0.79mg4% | +0.61mg |
| Potassium | 389mg8% | 311mg7% | +78mg |
| Phosphorus | 69mg6% | 157mg13% | <0.1mg |
| Magnesium | 23mg5% | 16mg4% | +7.0mg |
| Zinc | 0.42mg4% | 1.9mg17% | <0.1mg |
| Copper | <0.1mg8% | <0.1mg9% | <0.1mg |
| Manganese | 0.34mg15% | <0.1mg1% | +0.31mg |
| Selenium | 1.6mcg3% | 20mcg36% | <0.1mcg |
🔬Nutritional Analysis
Calories: Brussels Sprouts is significantly lower in calories at just 43 kcal per 100g compared to 263 kcal for Ham Minced — that's 512% fewer calories, making Brussels Sprouts the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.
Protein: Ham Minced provides more protein with 16.3g versus 3.38g per 100g. In terms of protein-to-calorie efficiency, Brussels Sprouts offers better value for building and maintaining muscle.
Fat: Brussels Sprouts is the leaner option with 0.3g of total fat per 100g compared to 20.7g. Brussels Sprouts has less saturated fat (0.062g vs 7.18g).
Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin A (Brussels Sprouts: 38mcg vs 0mcg), Vitamin C (Brussels Sprouts: 85mg vs 0mg), Vitamin D (Ham Minced: 0.7mcg vs 0mcg).
Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Sodium (Ham Minced: 1240mg vs 25mg), Selenium (Ham Minced: 20mcg vs 1.6mcg), Manganese (Brussels Sprouts: 0.337mg vs 0.031mg).
Diet Suitability: Ham Minced fits a low-carb or keto diet. Brussels Sprouts fits a low-fat diet. Brussels Sprouts fits a low-sodium diet.