...the nutritional value of brussels sprouts and full brussels sprouts nutrition information...
A cruciferous vegetable, the brussel sprout contains unique phytonutrients which protect against serious diseases.
Brussels sprouts contain a phytonutrient called sulforaphane which is a powerful antioxidant found in cruciferous vegetables which fights against cancer.
A diet high in cruciferous vegetables, such as brussels sprouts (and cabbage, kale, broccoli and cauliflower) are associated with a lower incidence of cancer.
Brussels sprouts are extremely high in vitamin K which plays a part in blood clotting. Vitamin K also helps to prevent postmenopausal bone loss and can protect the body from liver and prostate cancer.
Brussels sprouts nutrition also offers a high dose of vitamin C, which helps to protect our cells and tissues from free radical damage, thereby helping to prevent cancer. Vitamin C also aids dietary iron absorption.
Sprouts contain good levels of lutein and zeaxanthin which protect the cells from free radical damage and also plays a part in eye health.
Brussels sprouts are a good source of potassium which helps your nerves and muscles to function properly and also maintains the bodies' acid balance. Potassium can also lower the risk of high blood pressure.
One cup of brussels sprouts contains around 38 calories.
THE FULL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF BRUSSELS SPROUTS:
Brussels sprouts, raw
Refuse: 10% (Outer leaves) Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) NDB No: 11098 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
Nutrient
Units
1.00 X 1 cup ------- 88g
Proximates
Water
g
75.68
Energy
kcal
38
Energy
kJ
158
Protein
g
2.97
Total lipid (fat)
g
0.26
Ash
g
1.21
Carbohydrate, by difference
g
7.88
Fiber, total dietary
g
3.3
Sugars, total
g
1.94
Sucrose
g
0.40
Glucose (dextrose)
g
0.71
Fructose
g
0.82
Lactose
g
0.00
Maltose
g
0.00
Galactose
g
0.00
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
mg
37
Iron, Fe
mg
1.23
Magnesium, Mg
mg
20
Phosphorus, P
mg
61
Potassium, K
mg
342
Sodium, Na
mg
22
Zinc, Zn
mg
0.37
Copper, Cu
mg
0.062
Manganese, Mn
mg
0.297
Selenium, Se
mcg
1.4
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
74.8
Thiamin
mg
0.122
Riboflavin
mg
0.079
Niacin
mg
0.656
Pantothenic acid
mg
0.272
Vitamin B-6
mg
0.193
Folate, total
mcg
54
Folic acid
mcg
0
Folate, food
mcg
54
Folate, DFE
mcg_DFE
54
Choline, total
mg
16.8
Betaine
mg
0.7
Vitamin B-12
mcg
0.00
Vitamin B-12, added
mcg
0.00
Vitamin A, RAE
mcg_RAE
33
Retinol
mcg
0
Carotene, beta
mcg
396
Carotene, alpha
mcg
5
Cryptoxanthin, beta
mcg
0
Vitamin A, IU
IU
664
Lycopene
mcg
0
Lutein + zeaxanthin
mcg
1399
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
mg
0.77
Vitamin E, added
mg
0.00
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
mcg
0.0
Vitamin D
IU
0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
mcg
155.8
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated
g
0.055
4:0
g
0.000
6:0
g
0.000
8:0
g
0.002
10:0
g
0.000
12:0
g
0.000
14:0
g
0.000
16:0
g
0.047
18:0
g
0.003
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
g
0.020
16:1 undifferentiated
g
0.002
18:1 undifferentiated
g
0.017
20:1
g
0.000
22:1 undifferentiated
g
0.000
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
g
0.135
18:2 undifferentiated
g
0.040
18:3 undifferentiated
g
0.087
18:4
g
0.000
20:4 undifferentiated
g
0.001
20:5 n-3 (EPA)
g
0.000
22:5 n-3 (DPA)
g
0.000
22:6 n-3 (DHA)
g
0.000
Cholesterol
mg
0
Phytosterols
mg
21
Amino acids
Tryptophan
g
0.033
Threonine
g
0.106
Isoleucine
g
0.116
Leucine
g
0.134
Lysine
g
0.136
Methionine
g
0.028
Cystine
g
0.019
Phenylalanine
g
0.086
Valine
g
0.136
Arginine
g
0.179
Histidine
g
0.067
Other
Alcohol, ethyl
g
0.0
Caffeine
mg
0
Theobromine
mg
0
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
