# item.guide
Side-by-Side Comparison Vegetables & Leafy Greens

Brussels Sprouts (Raw Brassica Buds) vs. Carrots (Raw Mature Root)

Comparing 2 standards across 16 specifications. 16 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Brussels Sprouts (Raw Brassica Buds)
Carrots (Raw Mature Root)

Per 100g raw Brussels sprouts, it provides 43 kcal, 3.38g protein, 8.95g carbohydrates (3.8g fiber / 5.15g net carbs), 0.30g fat, 177µg Vitamin K1 (148% DV), 85.0mg Vitamin C (94% DV), and sinigrin glucosinolates with a Glycemic Index of 15.

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Per 100g raw carrots, it delivers 41 kcal, 0.93g protein, 9.58g carbohydrates (2.8g fiber / 6.78g net carbs), 0.24g fat, 835µg Vitamin A RAE (8,285µg beta-carotene / 93% DV), 320mg potassium, and 13.2µg Vitamin K1 with a Glycemic Index of 39.

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Specification Comparison Table

16 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
43 kcal (180 kJ) kcal 41 kcal (172 kJ) kcal
Protein
3.38 g (Highest protein among crucifers) g 0.93 g g
Carbohydrates
8.95 g (Net Carbs: 5.15 g) g 9.58 g (Net Carbs: 6.78 g) g
Dietary Fiber
3.80 g g 2.80 g g
Net Carbohydrates
5.15 g g 6.78 g g
Total Sugars
2.20 g g 4.74 g (3.59g sucrose, 0.59g glucose, 0.55g fructose) g
Total Fat
0.30 g g 0.24 g g
Vitamin K1
177 µg (148% DV) µg 13.2 µg (11% DV) µg
Vitamin C
85.0 mg (94% DV) mg 5.9 mg mg
Folate (B9)
61 µg (15% DV) µg 19 µg µg
Iron (Non-Heme)
1.40 mg (8% DV) mg 0.30 mg mg
Calcium
42.0 mg mg 33.0 mg mg
Potassium
389 mg (8% DV) mg 320 mg (7% DV) mg
Water Content
86.0 % % 88.3 % %
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
835 µg RAE (93% DV / 8,285µg beta-carotene) µg RAE
Glycemic Index (GI)
39 (Low GI / Raw carrots have minimal glycemic impact)