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Brussels sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)
Vegetables

Brussels sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 156 g

Calories
56
3%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    4g
    24% of calories
  • Carbs
    11g
    66% of calories
  • Fat
    0.8g
    11% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Brussels sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, 156 g) has 56 calories, with 4 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (66% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (107% DV), Vitamin K (182% DV) and Vitamin B6 (21% DV).

Per 100 g
36cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7.1g
Net carbs
7g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.1g
2.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin C107%
  • Vitamin K182%
  • Vitamin B621%
  • Folate (B9)23%
  • Iron23%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber14%
  • Thiamine14%
  • Riboflavin (B2)10%
  • Choline12%
  • Potassium11%
  • Phosphorus12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (156 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A61 μg
7%
Vitamin C97 mg
107%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
4%
Vitamin K219 μg
182%
Thiamine0.2 mg
14%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
10%
Niacin1 mg
6%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
21%
Folate (B9)94 μg
23%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg
8%
Choline63 mg
12%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium56 mg
6%
Iron2 mg
23%
Potassium495 mg
11%
Magnesium31 mg
7%
Phosphorus87 mg
12%
Zinc1 mg
5%
Copper0.1 mg
14%
Manganese0.4 mg
15%
Selenium2 μg
4%
Full breakdown · 24 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.2 g—
Beta carotene725 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Leucine0.2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.2 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.1 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.4 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Valine0.2 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 56 calories

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

  • 11min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 7min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 5min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 8min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Brussels sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

One serving of Brussels sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup) has 56 calories, which works out to 36 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Brussels sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 24% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Brussels sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 66% 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 (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

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

How much sugar is in Brussels sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

2.7 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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