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Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Paprika⏱ 25 min total
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Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Paprika

Per 1 serving · 140 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
252
13%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    12g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    9.5g
    15% of calories
  • Fat
    19g
    66% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Paprika (140 g) has 252 calories, with 12 g of protein, 9.5 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (66% of calories). It is high in protein (25% DV), Vitamin C (35% DV) and Vitamin K (29% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 25% and 30% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
180cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.9g
Net carbs
6g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3g
2.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein25%
  • Vitamin C35%
  • Vitamin K29%
  • Thiamine29%
  • Vitamin B633%
  • Vitamin B1233%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber11%
  • Riboflavin (B2)13%
  • Niacin16%
  • Pantothenic acid12%
  • Phosphorus18%
  • Zinc15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium25%
  • Saturated fat30%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Heat a large heavy pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and chorizo. Cook, stirring often, until the chorizo is crispy, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the shallots and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add the paprika and stir to coat everything, cooking an additional 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for two minutes, stirring everything together. Add the chicken stock and stir well. Continue to stir and cook the Brussels sprouts another 5 minutes until the pan has cooked off the chicken stock and the Brussels sprouts are tender.

  4. 4

    Squeeze the lemon juice onto the sprouts and transfer them to a platter to serve. Sprinkle the dish with the pistachios and serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (140 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A26 μg
3%
Vitamin C31 mg
35%
Vitamin D1 μg
4%
Vitamin E1 mg
6%
Vitamin K35 μg
29%
Thiamine0.3 mg
29%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
13%
Niacin3 mg
16%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
33%
Folate (B9)23 μg
6%
Vitamin B121 μg
33%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
12%
Choline44 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium40 mg
4%
Iron2 mg
21%
Potassium424 mg
9%
Magnesium27 mg
6%
Phosphorus125 mg
18%
Zinc2 mg
15%
Copper0.2 mg
22%
Manganese0.2 mg
10%
Selenium9 μg
16%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene5 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene283 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.2 μg—
Fructose0.2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.2 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats10 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.5 g—
Starch0.1 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine0.5 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 252 calories

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

  • 48min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 30min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 21min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 35min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Paprika?

One serving of Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Paprika (1 serving) has 252 calories, which works out to 180 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Paprika high in protein?

It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (25% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% 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.

Is Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Paprika keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 15% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Paprika?

567 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Paprika?

2.4 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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