Vegetables
Brussels sprouts nutrition facts
A 0.5 undetermined cup (78 g) serving of brussels sprouts provides 28 calories, 2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat — about 24% of its calories from protein, 66% from carbohydrate, and 10% from fat. The interactive label below toggles between a serving and 100 g.
Calorie split
| Nutrient | Per 0.5 undetermined cup (78 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 28 | 36 |
| Protein | 2 g | 3 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 6 g | 7 g |
| Total fat | 0 g | 1 g |
Vitamins & minerals
Per serving (78 g)
- Vitamin C
- 48.4 mg
- Vitamin A (RAE)
- 30.4 mcg
- Vitamin E
- 0.34 mg
- Vitamin K
- 109 mcg
- Thiamin (B1)
- 0.08 mg
- Riboflavin (B2)
- 0.06 mg
- Niacin (B3)
- 0.47 mg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.14 mg
- Folate (DFE)
- 46.8 mcg
- Magnesium
- 15.6 mg
- Phosphorus
- 43.7 mg
- Zinc
- 0.26 mg
- Copper
- 0.06 mg
- Manganese
- 0.18 mg
- Selenium
- 1.17 mcg
Selecting, storing & prepping brussels sprouts
- Selecting
- Choose small, firm, tightly closed heads with bright green leaves — yellowing outer leaves are a sign of age.
- Storing
- Keeps about 3–5 days refrigerated, longer if still attached to the stalk. Freezes well after blanching, about 10–12 months.
- Prepping
- Cutting a shallow X into the base of the stem before cooking helps the thick core cook through at the same rate as the leaves.
Storage guidance from the USDA FoodKeeper database (FSIS, Cornell University, and the Food Marketing Institute).
Nutrition highlights
Per 0.5 undetermined cup (78 g), brussels sprouts is an excellent source of Vitamin K and Vitamin C and a good source of Folate.
% of the FDA Daily Value per 0.5 undetermined cup (78 g) serving.
Key metrics
Nutrient density
Per 100 kcal, brussels sprouts delivers about 19% of a Daily Value on average across 22 beneficial nutrients. The score is its percentile for that measure among the 177 foods in our database — higher means more nutrition per calorie. How this is calculated.
- More vitamin C than 97% of foods · 90% of vegetables
Density counts protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals (not fat, sodium, or sugar), each capped so a single nutrient can’t dominate, with a calorie floor so very-low-calorie foods aren’t overstated. It measures nutrition per calorie within our database — a useful guide, not a complete verdict on how “healthy” a food is.
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Questions
- How many calories are in brussels sprouts?
- A 0.5 undetermined cup (78 g) serving of brussels sprouts has about 28 calories. Per 100 g, it has 36 calories — a very low calorie density.
- How much protein is in brussels sprouts?
- Brussels sprouts provides about 2 g of protein per 0.5 undetermined cup (78 g) serving.
- What are the macros in brussels sprouts?
- Per serving, brussels sprouts has roughly 2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat. By calories, that is 24% protein, 66% carbohydrate, and 10% fat.
- Is brussels sprouts high in protein?
- Brussels sprouts has a protein density of about 7.1 g per 100 kcal, and 24% of its calories come from protein. Foods above roughly 10 g per 100 kcal are generally considered protein-dense.
- What vitamins and minerals are in brussels sprouts?
- Per 0.5 undetermined cup (78 g), brussels sprouts is a notable source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate. The label above lists the full micronutrient profile with % Daily Values.
- What is the nutritional value of brussels sprouts?
- Per 0.5 undetermined cup (78 g), brussels sprouts has 28 calories, 2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat, plus notable amounts of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate. See the full nutrition facts label above for every vitamin and mineral.
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References & methodology
- Data source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service — FoodData Central, FDC ID 168513 (public domain).
- Daily Values: FDA Nutrition Facts label, 2016 update (adults and children aged 4+).
- Source claims: a serving supplying 10–19% of the Daily Value is a “good source”; 20% or more is an “excellent source” (FDA, 21 CFR 101.54).
- Calorie split: Atwater general factors — 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g for fat.
- Last reviewed: June 2026. Values are typical figures and vary with variety, ripeness, and preparation.
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