⏱ 20 min total

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts

Name: Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅛ fruit Oranges; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ⅛ shallot (medium) Shallots; ⁵⁄₁₆ lb Brussels sprouts; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ¹⁄₁₆ cup, chopped English walnuts; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 158 g · 7 ingredients

Calories

128

6%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5.3g
15% of calories
Carbs
15g
42% of calories
Fat
6.9g
43% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts (158 g) has 128 calories, with 5.3 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 6.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (43% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (21% DV), Vitamin C (131% DV) and Vitamin K (190% DV).

Per 100 g

81cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.1g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

5.7g

4.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Dietary fiber21%
Vitamin C131%
Vitamin K190%
Vitamin B627%
Folate (B9)22%
Iron25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E11%
Thiamine17%
Pantothenic acid10%
Potassium12%
Phosphorus16%
Copper19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min

1
Zest entire orange and juice half of it (about 1/4 cup).
2
In a 12-inch sauté pan, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat. Sauté minced shallot for 1 minute. Add half of Brussels sprouts cut-side down, in a single layer; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cook for 4 minutes. Add half of orange juice, flip sprouts and cook for 4 minutes. Transfer sprouts to a large serving bowl.
3
Repeat with remaining oil, sprouts, salt, and juice. Add second batch of sprouts to serving bowl with first batch.
4
Toss sprouts with chopped walnuts, orange zest, and season with pepper. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled as a salad.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (158 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	50 μg	6%
Vitamin C	117 mg	131%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	11%
Vitamin K	228 μg	190%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	17%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	1 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	27%
Folate (B9)	89 μg	22%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.5 mg	10%
Choline	28 mg	5%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	67 mg	7%
Iron	2 mg	25%
Potassium	565 mg	12%
Magnesium	40 mg	9%
Phosphorus	110 mg	16%
Zinc	1 mg	6%
Copper	0.2 mg	19%
Manganese	1 mg	27%
Selenium	2 μg	4%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	9 μg	—
Arginine	0.4 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.1 g	—
Beta carotene	586 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.2 g	—
Glycine	0 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	0 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.4 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 128 calories

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

24min
Walking (3.5 mph)
15min
Cycling (moderate)
11min
Running (6 mph)
18min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts?

One serving of Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts (1 serving) has 128 calories, which works out to 81 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts?

178 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (158 g)

Calories128

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.9g	9%
Saturated fat 0.9g	4%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 178mg	8%
Total carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary fiber 5.7g	21%
Total sugars 4.9g
Protein 5.3g

* 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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