5 piece (medium) of Brussels Sprouts (85 g) has 37 calories. That works out to 43 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.6 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 150.5 µg of Vitamin K covers 125% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Brussels Sprouts Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

8.9g

· 3% DV

Protein

3.4g

· 7% DV

Fat

0.3g

· 0% DV

Fiber

3.8g

· 14% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 26% · Fat 5%

Brussels Sprouts Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

177µg · 148% DV

Vitamin C

85mg · 94% DV

Folate

61µg · 15% DV

0.22mg · 13% DV

Minerals

Potassium ⭐

389mg · 11% DV

Phosphorus

69mg · 10% DV

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

Magnesium

23mg · 5% DV

How Nutritious Is Brussels Sprouts?

Nutrient density

Very high

90/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

High

60/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Brussels Sprouts Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Brussels Sprouts

To burn the 43 calories in 100 g:

🚶

11min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

4min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

6min

Cycling

🏊

5min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Brussels Sprouts Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Brussels Sprouts Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Brussels Sprouts Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Brussels Sprouts Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.07g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.03g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.09g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 0.3:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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18 kcal

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Mixed Green Salad

18 kcal

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31 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brussels Sprouts

How many calories are in Brussels sprouts?

Brussels sprouts contain 43 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 3.4 g of protein, 8.9 g of carbohydrates, and 0.3 g of fat.

Are Brussels sprouts low glycemic?

Brussels sprouts have a glycemic index of 15, which is low. They also provide 3.8 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: August 21, 2026