Brussels sprouts nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Brussels sprouts, raw
Top nutrition facts for Brussels sprouts
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 8 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Brussels sprouts glycemic index Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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N/A (-) |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 1 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (88 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -5.1 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15826055/ | 2 mg |
Brussels sprouts calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of Brussels sprouts | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 43 | |
| Calories in 1 sprout | 8 | 19 g |
| Calories in 1 cup | 38 | 88 g |
| Calories for different varieties of Brussels sprouts | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels sprouts, raw (this food) | 43 | 100 g |
| Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 36 | 100 g |
| Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 36 | 100 g |
| Brussels sprouts, frozen, unprepared | 41 | 100 g |
| Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 42 | 100 g |
| Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 42 | 100 g |
Brussels sprouts Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
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Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
22µg of 900µg
2.4%
Vitamin E:
0.5mg of 15mg
3.3%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
48mg of 90mg
54%
Vitamin B1:
0.08mg of 1mg
6.6%
Vitamin B2:
0.05mg of 1mg
3.9%
Vitamin B3:
0.42mg of 16mg
2.7%
Vitamin B5:
0.18mg of 5mg
3.5%
Vitamin B6:
0.12mg of 1mg
9.6%
Folate:
35µg of 400µg
8.7%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
11mg of 550mg
2%
Vitamin K:
101µg of 120µg
84%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 1%
0.6 g of 50 g
0.6 g (1% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
1.7 g of 300 g
1.7 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
16.3 g of 2,000 g
16.3 g (1% of DV )
Other:
0.3 g
0.3 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
21mg of 280mg
7.5%
Threonine:
68mg of 1,050mg
6.5%
Isoleucine:
75mg of 1,400mg
5.4%
Leucine:
87mg of 2,730mg
3.2%
Lysine:
88mg of 2,100mg
4.2%
Methionine:
18mg of 1,050mg
1.7%
Phenylalanine:
56mg of 1,750mg
3.2%
Valine:
88mg of 1,820mg
4.9%
Histidine:
43mg of 700mg
6.2%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
29 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.09 g
Glucose:
0.15 g
Fructose:
0.18 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Brussels sprouts
Sugar:
0.42 g
Fiber:
0.72 g
Other:
0.56 g
All nutrients for Brussels sprouts per selected serving size (1 sprout - 19g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 7.2µg | 1% | 37% | |
| Calories | 8.2kcal | 0% | 90% |
1.1 times less than Orange
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| Protein | 0.64g | 2% | 68% |
1.2 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.06g | 0% | 85% |
111 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% | 10% |
1.6 times more than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 0.98g | N/A | 56% |
10.5 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 1.7g | 1% | 51% |
3.1 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 4.4mg | 1% | 50% |
6.1 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 8mg | 1% | 37% |
3 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 74mg | 2% | 19% |
2.6 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 3% | 50% |
1.9 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.42g | N/A | 59% |
4.1 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 0.72g | 3% | 22% |
1.6 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.01mg | 1% | 69% |
2 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.08mg | 1% | 73% |
15 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 13mg | 2% | 72% |
2.6 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 4.8mg | 0% | 80% |
19.6 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | 48% |
1.7 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | 79% | |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 3% | 43% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 2% | 41% |
1.9 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 1% | 71% |
1.4 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.14mg | 1% | 73% |
12.8 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 1% | 73% |
3.7 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | 47% |
1.8 times more than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 34µg | 28% | 42% |
1.7 times more than Broccoli
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| Folate | 12µg | 3% | 32% |
Equal to Brussels sprouts
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| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Choline | 3.6mg | 1% | 76% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.01g | 0% | 84% |
95.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | N/A | 88% |
426 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 29g | N/A | 81% |
3.2 times more than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | 88% |
8.2 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.02mg | 0% | 88% |
6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0% | 89% |
6.9 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.03mg | 0% | 91% |
16 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | 88% |
2.9 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | 91% |
3 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0% | 91% |
6.8 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.03mg | 0% | 89% |
13.1 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0% | 88% |
9.9 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0.18g | 0% | 86% |
6.3 times less than Apple
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 8.2
% Daily Value*
0.09%
Total Fat
0.06g
0.05%
Saturated Fat 0.01g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.21%
Sodium 4.8mg
0.57%
Total Carbohydrate
1.7g
2.9%
Dietary Fiber
0.72g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
0.64g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
8mg
0.8%
Iron
0.27mg
3.3%
Potassium
74mg
2.2%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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