Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts contain the cancer fighting compounds sulforaphane and indole-3 carbinol. Brussels sprouts are also great for vitamin C, vitamin A and lutein.

Healthy Brussels Sprouts Recipes:

• Brussels Sprouts with Apples
• Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts
• Cider Glazed Brussels Sprouts

The following nutrition information is for one serving of brussels sprouts. That would be about one cup of brussels sprouts, or 88 grams. This general information is for any variety of raw brussels sprouts.

Water: 75.68 g

Calories: 38

Protein: 2.97 g

Carbohydrates: 7.88 g

Fiber: 3.3 g

Sugars: 1.94 g

Total Fat: 0.26 g

Saturated Fat: 0.055 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.020 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.135 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Calcium: 37 mg

Iron: 1.23 mg

Magnesium: 20 mg

Phosphorus: 61 mg

Potassium: 342 mg

Sodium: 22 mg

Zinc: 0.37 mg

Vitamin C: 74.8 mg

Thiamin: 0.122 mg

Riboflavin: 0.079 mg

Niacin: 0.656 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.272 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.193 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 54 mcg

Vitamin A: 664 IU

Vitamin E: 0.77 mg

Vitamin K: 155.8 mcg

Phytosterols: 21 mg

beta Carotene: 396 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 0 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 1399 mcg

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Abbreviations:

• g = gram
• mg = milligram
• mcg = microgram
• IU = International Unit

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