⏱ 25 min total

Brown Butter Sautéed Brussel Sprouts

Name: Brown Butter Sautéed Brussel Sprouts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 cup Water; ⅜ lb Brussels sprouts; ¾ tbsp Butter; ½ dash Black pepper; ½ dash Salt; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Lemon juice

Per 1 serving · 1,148 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

154

8%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
6g
14% of calories
Carbs
17g
38% of calories
Fat
9.1g
48% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Brown Butter Sautéed Brussel Sprouts (1148 g) has 154 calories, with 6 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 9.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (23% DV), Vitamin C (169% DV) and Vitamin K (251% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

13cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.9g

Net carbs

10g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

6.5g

4.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Dietary fiber23%
Vitamin C169%
Vitamin K251%
Vitamin B626%
Folate (B9)27%
Iron30%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A15%
Vitamin E11%
Thiamine19%
Pantothenic acid11%
Potassium15%
Magnesium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat28%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and blanch, about 1 minute until bright green.
2
In a sauté pan add butter and cracked black pepper. Melt butter until browned.
3
Drain the Brussels sprout leaves and toss into butter mixture to coat. Season with salt and lemon juice and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (1,148 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	137 μg	15%
Vitamin C	152 mg	169%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	2 mg	11%
Vitamin K	301 μg	251%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	19%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	9%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	26%
Folate (B9)	108 μg	27%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	11%
Choline	35 mg	6%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	75 mg	8%
Iron	2 mg	30%
Potassium	685 mg	15%
Magnesium	41 mg	10%
Phosphorus	121 mg	17%
Zinc	1 mg	6%
Copper	0.1 mg	13%
Manganese	1 mg	25%
Selenium	3 μg	5%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	10 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	0 g	—
Beta carotene	782 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.3 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	0 g	—
Glycine	0 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0 g	—
Retinol	72 μg	—
Serine	0 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 154 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

29min
Walking (3.5 mph)
18min
Cycling (moderate)
13min
Running (6 mph)
22min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Brown Butter Sautéed Brussel Sprouts?

One serving of Brown Butter Sautéed Brussel Sprouts (1 serving) has 154 calories, which works out to 13 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Brown Butter Sautéed Brussel Sprouts high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Brown Butter Sautéed Brussel Sprouts keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 10 g of net carbs and 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Brown Butter Sautéed Brussel Sprouts?

121 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Brown Butter Sautéed Brussel Sprouts?

4.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (1,148 g)

Calories154

% Daily Value*

Total fat 9.1g	12%
Saturated fat 5.6g	28%
Trans fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 121mg	5%
Total carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary fiber 6.5g	23%
Total sugars 4.2g
Protein 6g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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