⏱ 35 min totalCreamy Brussels Sprouts
Per 1 serving · 268 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein13g13% of calories
- Carbs15g14% of calories
- Fat34g73% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Creamy Brussels Sprouts (268 g) has 407 calories, with 13 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 34 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (73% of calories). It is high in protein (27% DV), dietary fiber (21% DV) and Vitamin A (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 30%, 73% and 26% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein27%
- Dietary fiber21%
- Vitamin A21%
- Vitamin C143%
- Vitamin K224%
- Thiamine31%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E13%
- Riboflavin (B2)17%
- Vitamin B1216%
- Pantothenic acid17%
- Choline11%
- Potassium16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium30%
- Saturated fat73%
- Cholesterol26%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Bacon
⅓ lb Brussels sprouts
⅛ cup Chicken broth- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Heavy whipping cream
Directions
- 1
In a 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings in the skillet.
- 2
Add Brussels sprouts to the drippings in the skillet; cook and stir over medium heat for 4 minutes. Add broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes, or until the liquid is nearly evaporated. Add cream and cook for 4 more minutes, or until thickened.
- 3
Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a serving dish. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and cracked pepper.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (268 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 187 μg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 129 mg | 143% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 268 μg | 224% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 37% |
| Folate (B9) | 94 μg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 16% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 17% |
| Choline | 62 mg | 11% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 89 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 749 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 44 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 14 μg | 25% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 9 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 701 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 | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 13 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 128 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 μg | — |
Burning 407 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 77minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 49minCycling (moderate)
- 34minRunning (6 mph)
- 57minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Creamy Brussels Sprouts?
One serving of Creamy Brussels Sprouts (1 serving) has 407 calories, which works out to 152 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Creamy Brussels Sprouts high in protein?
It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (27% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 13% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Creamy Brussels Sprouts keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Creamy Brussels Sprouts?
688 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Creamy Brussels Sprouts?
4.8 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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