Aloo Shimla Mirch vs Brussels Sprouts

Per 100 g, Aloo Shimla Mirch has 125 kcal and 1.4 g protein, while Brussels Sprouts has 44 kcal and 4.3 g protein.

Aloo Shimla Mirch

125
kcal per 100 g
1.4 g protein

Brussels Sprouts

44
kcal per 100 g
4.3 g protein

Nutrition compared, per 100 g

Both foods are shown per 100 g so the numbers are directly comparable. A single serving of each is a different size, so serving-for-serving figures would not tell you much.

Nutrient Aloo Shimla Mirch Brussels Sprouts Difference
Calories Fewer calories for the same weight 125 kcal 44 kcal better 65%
Protein More protein helps with fullness and muscle 1.4 g 4.3 g better 67%
Carbs Lower carbs suits low-carb and diabetic diets 8.7 g 5.1 g better 41%
Fat Lower fat means lower calorie density 9.3 g 0.5 g better 95%
Fiber More fibre improves fullness and digestion 2 g 4.3 g better 54%
Sugar Less sugar means a gentler blood-sugar response 0.5 g 0.2 g better 60%
"Better" marks the more favourable value for a general healthy-eating goal, not a judgement about the food overall. Differences under 5% are treated as equivalent.

Which is better for weight loss?

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts is the lighter choice at 44 kcal per 100 g against 125 for Aloo Shimla Mirch — about 65% fewer calories for the same weight on your plate. That does not make Aloo Shimla Mirch a bad food; it means the portion has to be smaller to fit the same calorie budget.

Which is better for muscle gain?

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts is the stronger protein source, with 4.3 g per 100 g against 1.4 g for Aloo Shimla Mirch. To match that from Aloo Shimla Mirch you would have to eat roughly 3.1 times the volume, which is usually the limiting factor when you are trying to hit a protein target.

Aloo Shimla Mirch vs Brussels Sprouts — common questions

Aloo Shimla Mirch has more calories — about 125 kcal per 100 g compared with 44 kcal for Brussels Sprouts.

Brussels Sprouts has more protein — 4.3 g per 100 g against 1.4 g for Aloo Shimla Mirch.

Brussels Sprouts is the lighter choice at 44 kcal per 100 g against 125 for Aloo Shimla Mirch — about 65% fewer calories for the same weight on your plate. That does not make Aloo Shimla Mirch a bad food; it means the portion has to be smaller to fit the same calorie budget.

Brussels Sprouts is the stronger protein source, with 4.3 g per 100 g against 1.4 g for Aloo Shimla Mirch. To match that from Aloo Shimla Mirch you would have to eat roughly 3.1 times the volume, which is usually the limiting factor when you are trying to hit a protein target.

Yes. Combining them gives roughly 169 kcal and 5.7 g protein per 100 g of each. Indian meals are usually built from pairs like this, and mixing a grain with a protein source generally makes for a better-balanced plate than either on its own.

For most everyday goals Brussels Sprouts has the edge, mainly on calorie density. Per 100 g, Aloo Shimla Mirch has 125 kcal and 1.4 g protein, while Brussels Sprouts has 44 kcal and 4.3 g protein. Healthy eating depends far more on total daily intake and portion size than on picking one of these two.
Full Aloo Shimla Mirch nutrition & serving sizes
Full Brussels Sprouts nutrition & serving sizes

Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), Vijayakumar et al., Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0, and derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Values vary with recipe, oil used and regional style.

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