Brussels SproutsvsFish Lingcod
🎯When to Eat What
Goal-based picks for Brussels Sprouts vs Fish Lingcod
Go with Brussels Sprouts at just 43 kcal per 100g — 49% fewer calories.
Fish Lingcod will keep you satisfied longer with 17.7g protein — fat and protein slow digestion while fiber adds bulk, keeping hunger at bay.
Fish Lingcod packs 17.7g of protein per 100g (83% 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.
Brussels Sprouts delivers 85mg of vitamin C per 100g — great for immune function and skin health.
Brussels Sprouts edges ahead overall with more fiber, more vitamin C — making it the more nutritious option for everyday eating.
🔥Calorie Breakdown
💪Macronutrient Comparison
📊Full Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Brussels Sprouts | Fish Lingcod | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💪Macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 43kcal2% | 85kcal4% | <0.1kcal |
| Protein | 3.4g7% | 18g35% | <0.1g |
| Total Fat | 0.30g0% | 1.1g1% | <0.1g |
| Saturated Fat | <0.1g0% | 0.20g1% | <0.1g |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — | — |
| Cholesterol | 0mg0% | 52mg17% | <0.1mg |
| Carbohydrates | 8.9g3% | 0g0% | +8.9g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8g14% | 0g0% | +3.8g |
| Sugars | 2.2g | — | — |
| ✨Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 38mcg4% | 15mcg2% | +23mcg |
| Vitamin C | 85mg94% | 0mg0% | +85mg |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg0% | — | — |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg6% | — | — |
| Vitamin K | 177mcg148% | — | — |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg13% | 0.30mg18% | <0.1mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0mcg0% | 3.6mcg150% | <0.1mcg |
| Folate | 61mcg15% | 9.0mcg2% | +52mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.14mg12% | <0.1mg3% | +0.11mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | <0.1mg7% | 0.11mg9% | <0.1mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.74mg5% | 1.9mg12% | <0.1mg |
| 🔶Minerals | |||
| Sodium | 25mg1% | 59mg3% | <0.1mg |
| Calcium | 42mg3% | 14mg1% | +28mg |
| Iron | 1.4mg8% | 0.32mg2% | +1.1mg |
| Potassium | 389mg8% | 437mg9% | <0.1mg |
| Phosphorus | 69mg6% | 201mg16% | <0.1mg |
| Magnesium | 23mg5% | 26mg6% | <0.1mg |
| Zinc | 0.42mg4% | 0.45mg4% | <0.1mg |
| Copper | <0.1mg8% | <0.1mg3% | +<0.1mg |
| Manganese | 0.34mg15% | <0.1mg1% | +0.32mg |
| Selenium | 1.6mcg3% | 37mcg66% | <0.1mcg |
🔬Nutritional Analysis
Calories: Brussels Sprouts is significantly lower in calories at just 43 kcal per 100g compared to 85 kcal for Fish Lingcod — that's 98% fewer calories, making Brussels Sprouts the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.
Protein: Fish Lingcod provides more protein with 17.7g versus 3.38g per 100g. In terms of protein-to-calorie efficiency, Fish Lingcod offers better value for building and maintaining muscle.
Fat: Fish Lingcod has more fat (1.06g vs 0.3g per 100g), but the combination of fat and protein makes it more satiating — dietary fat helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and supports hormone balance.
Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin C (Brussels Sprouts: 85mg vs 0mg), Vitamin B12 (Fish Lingcod: 3.6mcg vs 0mcg), Folate (Brussels Sprouts: 61mcg vs 9mcg).
Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Selenium (Fish Lingcod: 36.5mcg vs 1.6mcg), Manganese (Brussels Sprouts: 0.337mg vs 0.02mg), Iron (Brussels Sprouts: 1.4mg vs 0.32mg).
Diet Suitability: Fish Lingcod fits a low-carb or keto diet. Both fit a low-fat diet. Both fit a low-sodium diet.