⏱ 35 min total

Carrots and Brussels Sprouts

Name: Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¹⁄₁₆ cup Water; ³⁄₁₆ tbsp Apple cider vinegar; ½ tbsp Butter; ³⁄₁₆ lb Brussels sprouts; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper; ⅛ tsp Salt; ⅓ tbsp chopped Shallots; ⁹⁄₁₆ cup chopped Carrots

Per 1 serving · 177 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

117

6%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
3.4g
11% of calories
Carbs
15g
46% of calories
Fat
6.2g
44% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Carrots and Brussels Sprouts (177 g) has 117 calories, with 3.4 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 6.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (46% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (78% DV), Vitamin C (76% DV) and Vitamin K (120% DV).

Per 100 g

66cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.9g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

5.1g

5.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A78%
Vitamin C76%
Vitamin K120%
Vitamin B622%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber18%
Thiamine13%
Folate (B9)15%
Iron17%
Potassium12%
Phosphorus12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 20 min

1
PREPARATION: Chop shallot. Cut carrot diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Halve brussel sprouts lengthwise.
2
Cook shallot in 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add carrots, Brussels sprouts, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add water and cover skillet, then cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in vinegar, remaining tablespoon butter, and salt and pepper to taste.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (177 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	701 μg	78%
Vitamin C	69 mg	76%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	9%
Vitamin K	144 μg	120%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	13%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	22%
Folate (B9)	62 μg	15%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.5 mg	9%
Choline	23 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	60 mg	6%
Iron	1 mg	17%
Potassium	550 mg	12%
Magnesium	28 mg	7%
Phosphorus	82 mg	12%
Zinc	1 mg	5%
Copper	0.1 mg	10%
Manganese	0.4 mg	17%
Selenium	1 μg	3%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	2,601 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.1 g	—
Beta carotene	6,538 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	3 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.3 g	—
Glycine	0 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	1 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.4 g	—
Proline	0 g	—
Retinol	48 μg	—
Serine	0 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	3 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 117 calories

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

22min
Walking (3.5 mph)
14min
Cycling (moderate)
10min
Running (6 mph)
17min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Carrots and Brussels Sprouts?

One serving of Carrots and Brussels Sprouts (1 serving) has 117 calories, which works out to 66 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Carrots and Brussels Sprouts high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Carrots and Brussels Sprouts keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 46% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Carrots and Brussels Sprouts?

362 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Carrots and Brussels Sprouts?

5.5 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 (177 g)

Calories117

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.2g	8%
Saturated fat 3.7g	19%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 362mg	16%
Total carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary fiber 5.1g	18%
Total sugars 5.5g
Protein 3.4g

* 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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