Brussels SproutsvsTofu Fried

Tofu Fried has more protein, Brussels Sprouts is lower in calories, while Brussels Sprouts is leaner.

ðŸŽŊWhen to Eat What

Goal-based picks for Brussels Sprouts vs Tofu Fried

⚖ïļWatching your weight

Go with Brussels Sprouts at just 43 kcal per 100g — 84% fewer calories.

ðŸŦ„Staying full longer

Tofu Fried will keep you satisfied longer with 3.9g fiber, 18.8g protein, 20.2g fat — fat and protein slow digestion while fiber adds bulk, keeping hunger at bay.

💊Building muscle

Tofu Fried packs 18.8g of protein per 100g (28% of calories from protein) — the better pick for muscle growth and recovery.

âĪïļHeart health

Brussels Sprouts is the heart-friendlier option with lower saturated fat, more potassium.

🍌Electrolytes & cramp prevention

Brussels Sprouts provides 389mg of potassium per 100g — important for muscle function, hydration, and blood pressure.

ðŸĶīBone strength

Tofu Fried provides 372mg of calcium per 100g — a much better source for bone health.

ðŸ”ĨCalorie Breakdown

Brussels Sprouts
43kcal
Protein26%
Carbs69%
Fat5%
Tofu Fried
270kcal
Protein26%
Carbs12%
Fat62%

💊Macronutrient Comparison

Brussels SproutsTofu Fried
ProteinB Wins
3.4g
19g
CarbohydratesA Wins
8.9g
8.9g
Total FatA Wins
0.30g
20g
Dietary FiberB Wins
3.8g
3.9g

📊Full Nutrition Comparison

NutrientBrussels SproutsTofu FriedDiff
💊Macronutrients
Calories43kcal2%270kcal14%<0.1kcal
Protein3.4g7%19g38%<0.1g
Total Fat0.30g0%20g26%<0.1g
Saturated Fat<0.1g0%2.9g15%<0.1g
Trans Fat0g0g—
Cholesterol0mg0%0mg0%—
Carbohydrates8.9g3%8.9g3%+<0.1g
Dietary Fiber3.8g14%3.9g14%<0.1g
Sugars2.2g2.7g<0.1g
âœĻVitamins
Vitamin A38mcg4%1.0mcg0%+37mcg
Vitamin C85mg94%0mg0%+85mg
Vitamin D0mcg0%0mcg0%—
Vitamin E0.88mg6%<0.1mg0%+0.84mg
Vitamin K177mcg148%7.8mcg7%+169mcg
Vitamin B60.22mg13%<0.1mg6%+0.12mg
Vitamin B120mcg0%0mcg0%—
Folate61mcg15%27mcg7%+34mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.14mg12%0.17mg14%<0.1mg
Riboflavin (B2)<0.1mg7%<0.1mg4%+<0.1mg
Niacin (B3)0.74mg5%0.10mg1%+0.65mg
ðŸ”ķMinerals
Sodium25mg1%16mg1%+9.0mg
Calcium42mg3%372mg29%<0.1mg
Iron1.4mg8%4.9mg27%<0.1mg
Potassium389mg8%146mg3%+243mg
Phosphorus69mg6%287mg23%<0.1mg
Magnesium23mg5%60mg14%<0.1mg
Zinc0.42mg4%2.0mg18%<0.1mg
Copper<0.1mg8%0.40mg44%<0.1mg
Manganese0.34mg15%1.5mg65%<0.1mg
Selenium1.6mcg3%29mcg52%<0.1mcg

🔎Nutritional Analysis

Calories: Brussels Sprouts is significantly lower in calories at just 43 kcal per 100g compared to 270 kcal for Tofu Fried — that's 528% fewer calories, making Brussels Sprouts the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.

Protein: Tofu Fried provides more protein with 18.8g 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 20.2g. Brussels Sprouts has less saturated fat (0.062g vs 2.92g).

Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin C (Brussels Sprouts: 85mg vs 0mg), Vitamin A (Brussels Sprouts: 38mcg vs 1mcg), Vitamin K (Brussels Sprouts: 177mcg vs 7.8mcg).

Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Selenium (Tofu Fried: 28.5mcg vs 1.6mcg), Calcium (Tofu Fried: 372mg vs 42mg), Copper (Tofu Fried: 0.398mg vs 0.07mg).

Diet Suitability: Brussels Sprouts fits a low-fat diet. Both fit a low-sodium diet.

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Data from USDA FoodData Central. All values per 100g.