Bhindi vs Brussels Sprouts

Per 100 g, Bhindi has 27 kcal and 2.1 g protein, while Brussels Sprouts has 44 kcal and 4.3 g protein.

Bhindi

27
kcal per 100 g
2.1 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 Bhindi Brussels Sprouts Difference
Calories Fewer calories for the same weight 27 kcal better 44 kcal 39%
Protein More protein helps with fullness and muscle 2.1 g 4.3 g better 51%
Carbs Lower carbs suits low-carb and diabetic diets 3.6 g better 5.1 g 29%
Fat Lower fat means lower calorie density 0.2 g better 0.5 g 60%
Fiber More fibre improves fullness and digestion 4.1 g 4.3 g about the same
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?

Bhindi

Bhindi is the lighter choice at 27 kcal per 100 g against 44 for Brussels Sprouts — about 39% fewer calories for the same weight on your plate. That does not make Brussels Sprouts 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 2.1 g for Bhindi. To match that from Bhindi you would have to eat roughly 2 times the volume, which is usually the limiting factor when you are trying to hit a protein target.

Bhindi vs Brussels Sprouts — common questions

Brussels Sprouts has more calories — about 44 kcal per 100 g compared with 27 kcal for Bhindi.

Brussels Sprouts has more protein — 4.3 g per 100 g against 2.1 g for Bhindi.

Bhindi is the lighter choice at 27 kcal per 100 g against 44 for Brussels Sprouts — about 39% fewer calories for the same weight on your plate. That does not make Brussels Sprouts 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 2.1 g for Bhindi. To match that from Bhindi you would have to eat roughly 2 times the volume, which is usually the limiting factor when you are trying to hit a protein target.

Yes. Combining them gives roughly 71 kcal and 6.4 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 Bhindi has the edge, mainly on calorie density. Per 100 g, Bhindi has 27 kcal and 2.1 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 Bhindi 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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