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Brussels Sprouts

Rich in Vitamin KRich in Vitamin C

Overview

Why eat Brussels sprouts?

Brussels sprouts are small cabbages with an outsized nutrient load: one cup raw brings just 38 calories along with a full day's vitamin K, most of a day's vitamin C, and a useful dose of fiber. Roasted, steamed or shredded raw into a salad, they are one of the easiest vegetables to eat well.

Good to know: Because their vitamin K content is so high, anyone taking warfarin or similar blood thinners should keep intake steady and talk with their doctor; roasting rather than boiling also preserves more vitamin C.

  1. Loaded with vitamin C

    At 85 mg per 100 g, about 94% of the Daily Value, Brussels sprouts support immune function, collagen building and better absorption of iron from plant foods.

  2. Exceptional vitamin K

    One cup supplies roughly 156 µg of vitamin K, around 130% of the Daily Value, a nutrient central to normal blood clotting and bone metabolism.

  3. Fiber and folate together

    With 3.8 g fiber and 61 µg folate per 100 g, sprouts feed gut bacteria, aid fullness and contribute to healthy cell division.

Overview drafted with AI from USDA FoodData Central figures. For education, not medical advice.

Nutrition facts

What’s in Brussels sprouts?

Calories

43kcal

Protein

3.4g

Carbs

8.9g

Fat

0.3g

Fiber

3.8g

Sugars

2.2g

Minerals

  • Calcium42 mg3%
  • Iron1.4 mg8%
  • Magnesium23 mg5%
  • Phosphorus69 mg6%
  • Potassium389 mg8%
  • Sodium25 mg1%
  • Zinc0.42 mg4%
  • Copper0.07 mg8%
  • Selenium1.6 µg3%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin A38 µg4%
  • Vitamin C85 mg94%
  • Vitamin E0.88 mg6%
  • Vitamin K177 µg148%
  • Thiamin (B1)0.14 mg12%
  • Riboflavin (B2)0.09 mg7%
  • Niacin (B3)0.74 mg5%
  • Vitamin B60.22 mg13%
  • Folate61 µg15%

% Daily Value is based on FDA reference amounts for adults. Bars cap at 100%.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, “Brussels sprouts, raw” (SR Legacy, FDC ID 170383).View the USDA record ↗ (opens in a new tab).