Calories in Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 42 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (155 g) provides about 65 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 28% from protein and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 161% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 51% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 25% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 42 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.39 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.081 g | 0.4% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 259 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.3 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Total sugars I | 2.1 g | |
| Protein ? | 3.6 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 46 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C ? | 45.7 mg | 51% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K M | 194 µg | 161% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.54 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.34 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.29 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 101 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 18.1 mg | 3% |
| Calcium M | 26 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 56 mg | 4% |
| Potassium M | 290 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0.034 mg | 4% |
| Manganese M | 0.21 mg | 9% |
| Selenium M | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 28%
- Carbohydrates 65%
- Fat 7%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber4.1 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars2.1 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.39 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.081 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium259 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.03 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.2 g |
Amino acids (11)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.04 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.13 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.14 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.16 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.17 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.035 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.023 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.11 g |
| Valine ? | 0.17 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.22 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.082 g |
Individual fatty acids (11)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.059 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.069 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 555 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 1,541 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (10)
| Water ? | 86.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.91 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 176 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 926 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 101 µg |
| Betaine I | 0.7 mg |
Other forms of Brussels sprouts
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 36 | 2.6 g | 7.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 36 | 2.6 g | 7.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Brussels sprouts, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 41 | 3.8 g | 7.9 g | 0.41 g |
| Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 42 | 3.6 g | 8.3 g | 0.39 g |
| Brussels sprouts, raw Raw | 43 | 3.4 g | 9 g | 0.3 g |
| Brussels sprouts, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 45 | 3.5 g | 9.3 g | 0.31 g |
| Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 42 | 3.6 g | 8.3 g | 0.39 g |
| Brussels sprouts, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 67 | 3.4 g | 9 g | 3 g |
| Brussels sprouts, fresh, cooked, fat added Cooked | 67 | 3.4 g | 9 g | 3 g |
| Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, fat added Cooked | 64 | 3.5 g | 8.1 g | 2.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom, Asian, cooked, from dried Cooked | 44 | 2.4 g | 8.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 45 | 3.1 g | 9.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 45 | 3.1 g | 9.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Peas and carrots, canned, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 46 | 2.6 g | 8.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Mushrooms, shiitake, stir-fried Cooked | 39 | 3.5 g | 7.7 g | 0.35 g |
| Okra, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 35 | 2.1 g | 8 g | 0.2 g |
| Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 35 | 2.4 g | 7.2 g | 0.41 g |
| Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 35 | 2.4 g | 7.2 g | 0.41 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked brussels sprouts?
100 g of cooked brussels sprouts has 42 kcal. 1 cup (155 g): about 65 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked brussels sprouts?
Cooked brussels sprouts contains 3.6 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.6 g in 1 cup (155 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked brussels sprouts?
Cooked brussels sprouts has 8.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.1 g of fiber and 2.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked brussels sprouts?
Cooked brussels sprouts contains 0.39 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.081 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked brussels sprouts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (161% DV), Vitamin C (51% DV), Folate (B9) (25% DV) and Vitamin B6 (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked brussels sprouts?
100 g contains 259 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does brussels sprouts have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 42 kcal, while brussels sprouts, frozen, unprepared has 41 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169332. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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