Brussels sprouts
What it is
Brussels sprouts are a vegetable. The reference in this entry describes the raw food, not a roasted side dish with added oil or another prepared recipe.
What it does
USDA reports 3.8 g of fiber, 85 mg of vitamin C, and 177 micrograms of vitamin K per 100 g. Vitamin C helps the body make collagen. These are nutrient contributions; they do not establish a disease-prevention effect from a specific serving of Brussels sprouts.
Research context and ingredient forms
Raw and cooked weights are not interchangeable nutrition measures. Use a preparation-specific record when comparing the finished portion of a cooked vegetable with another food.
Using this information
For a recipe, keep track of the sprout weight and any oil, butter, or sauce. A 100 g raw reference is a comparison tool, not a ready-made nutrition calculation for the same weight of the finished dish.
Considerations
Warfarin users should keep vitamin K intake consistent and discuss major dietary changes with their prescriber.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 43 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Brussels sprouts, raw; Brussels sprouts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Protein | 3.38 g per 100 g edible portion | Brussels sprouts, raw; Brussels sprouts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.8 g per 100 g edible portion | Brussels sprouts, raw; Brussels sprouts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 85 mg per 100 g edible portion | Brussels sprouts, raw; Brussels sprouts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Folate, total | 61 µg per 100 g edible portion | Brussels sprouts, raw; Brussels sprouts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 177 µg per 100 g edible portion | Brussels sprouts, raw; Brussels sprouts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 389 mg per 100 g edible portion | Brussels sprouts, raw; Brussels sprouts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Brussels sprouts, raw
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a clinical-outcome estimate or current brand label.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Vitamin C: Fact Sheet for Consumers
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Used only for the mapped definition or nutrient role, not a food-specific clinical benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
- Vitamin K: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Interaction context is specifically warfarin and similar vitamin-K antagonists, not every anticoagulant.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
No label-specific product relationship has been reviewed for this entry.