Brussels sprouts (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 88 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3g26% of calories
- Carbs7.9g68% of calories
- Fat0.3g6% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Brussels sprouts (raw) (1 cup, 88 g) has 38 calories, with 3 g of protein, 7.9 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (68% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (83% DV) and Vitamin K (130% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C83%
- Vitamin K130%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Thiamine10%
- Vitamin B615%
- Folate (B9)13%
- Iron15%
- Manganese13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (88 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 33 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 75 mg | 83% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 156 μg | 130% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) | 54 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 17 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 37 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 342 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 61 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 30 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 5 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 396 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Brussels sprouts (raw)43
- Brussels sprouts (frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)42
- Brussels sprouts (frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, salted)42
- Great Value Brussels Sprouts41
- Brussels sprouts (frozen)41
- Brussels sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)36
- Brussels sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)36
Similar foods
56 calBrussels sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)1 cup+18 cal
372 calBrussels sprouts (frozen)1 package (2 lb)+334 cal
65 calBrussels sprouts (frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)1 cup+27 cal
56 calBrussels sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 cup+18 cal
65 calBrussels sprouts (frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 cup+27 cal
35 calGreat Value Brussels Sprouts6 pieces−3 cal
Burning 38 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 7minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 5minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 5minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Brussels sprouts (raw)?
One serving of Brussels sprouts (raw) (1 cup) has 38 calories, which works out to 43 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Brussels sprouts (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 26% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Brussels sprouts (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Brussels sprouts (raw)?
22 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Brussels sprouts (raw)?
1.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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