Calories in Brussels sprouts, NS as to form, cooked
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Brussels sprouts, NS as to form, cooked contains 67 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (160 g) provides about 107 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from fat and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly, where the median is 46 kcal per 100 g across 135 foods.
100 g provides 151% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 81% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 13% 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 the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 67 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.76 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 151 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Total sugars C | 2.2 g | |
| Protein C | 3.4 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 48 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 72.9 mg | 81% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.3 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K C | 181 µg | 151% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.086 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.71 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 52 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 19.5 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 43 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 70 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 393 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0.42 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.071 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 1.6 µg | 3% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 47%
- Fat 35%
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
- Protein3.4 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.8 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars2.2 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat3 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.76 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium151 mgabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water82.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.96 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.92 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.72 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.066 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.43 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.93 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 436 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1,520 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 6 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 82.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 52 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
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, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 42 | 3.6 g | 8.3 g | 0.39 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peas and carrots, canned, cooked, fat added Cooked | 68 | 2.5 g | 8.2 g | 3 g |
| Dandelion greens, cooked Cooked | 71 | 2.8 g | 9.6 g | 3.5 g |
| Okra, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 59 | 2 g | 7.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Okra, fresh, cooked, fat added Cooked | 59 | 2 g | 7.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Onions, green, cooked Cooked | 63 | 2.1 g | 8.4 g | 3.2 g |
| Broccoflower, cooked Cooked | 55 | 3 g | 6.2 g | 3 g |
| Peas and carrots, frozen, cooked, fat added Cooked | 80 | 2.9 g | 10.7 g | 2.9 g |
| Taro leaves, cooked Cooked | 68 | 5.2 g | 7 g | 3.5 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 67 kcal. 1 cup (160 g): about 107 kcal. 1 sprout (20 g): about 13 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked brussels sprouts?
Cooked brussels sprouts contains 3.4 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.5 g in 1 cup (160 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked brussels sprouts?
Cooked brussels sprouts has 9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.8 g of fiber and 2.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked brussels sprouts?
Cooked brussels sprouts contains 3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.76 g is saturated (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 (151% DV), Vitamin C (81% DV), Folate (B9) (13% DV), Vitamin B6 (13% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked brussels sprouts?
100 g contains 151 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does brussels sprouts have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, brussels sprouts, NS as to form, cooked has 67 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709883. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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