Brussels sprout

Brussels sprouts, raw
(edible parts)
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	179 kJ (43 kcal)
Carbohydrates	8.95 g
Sugars	2.2 g
Dietary fibre	3.8 g
Fat	0.3 g
Protein	3.48 g
Vitamins
Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins	Quantity %DV†
Vitamin A equiv. beta-Carotene lutein zeaxanthin	4% 38 μg 4%450 μg 1590 μg
Thiamine (B1)	12% 0.139 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	7% 0.09 mg
Niacin (B3)	5% 0.745 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)	6% 0.309 mg
Vitamin B6	13% 0.219 mg
Folate (B9)	15% 61 μg
Choline	3% 19.1 mg
Vitamin C	94% 85 mg
Vitamin E	6% 0.88 mg
Vitamin K	148% 177 μg
Minerals	Quantity %DV†
Calcium	3% 42 mg
Iron	8% 1.4 mg
Magnesium	5% 23 mg
Manganese	15% 0.337 mg
Phosphorus	6% 69 mg
Potassium	13% 389 mg
Sodium	1% 25 mg
Zinc	4% 0.42 mg
Other constituents	Quantity
Water	86 g
	approx. 5-10 sprouts per 100 g; Link to USDA Database entry
	†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.

Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
	Brussels sprouts (cultivar unknown)
Species	Brassica oleracea
Cultivar group	Gemmifera Group
Origin	Low Countries; (13th century)

The Brussels sprout is a member of the Gemmifera cultivar group of cabbages (Brassica oleracea), grown for its edible buds.

Brussels sprout
Brussels sprouts (cultivar unknown)
Species	Brassica oleracea
Cultivar group	Gemmifera Group
Origin	Low Countries (13th century)