Brussels Sprouts

Q: How many calories in 0.5 cup of brussels sprouts?

About 28 calories, with roughly 2g of protein. 0.5 cup weighs about 78g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Fiber, water, and the vitamins nothing else brings.

cal per 100 g

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= 2.8 oz

Calories

Protein

Carbs

5.5g

Fat

0.4g

Protein 24% Carbs 66% Fat 10%

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Brussels Sprouts: 36 cal per 100g, mixed macros.

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 36 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber2.6 g9%

Sugar1.74 g—

Saturated fat0.102 g1%

Cholesterol0 mg0%

Sodium21 mg1%

Potassium317 mg7%

Calcium36 mg3%

Iron1.2 mg7%

Magnesium20 mg5%

Zinc0.33 mg3%

Vitamin C62 mg69%

Vitamin E0.43 mg3%

Vitamin A39 mcg4%

Vitamin D0 mcg0%

Vitamin B60.178 mg10%

Vitamin B120 mcg0%

Folate60 mcg15%

Niacin0.607 mg4%

Caffeine0 mg—

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Kale

Almost identical calories.

Cal35 Protein2.9 g Fat1.5 g

Broccoli

Almost identical calories.

Cal34 Protein2.8 g Fat0.4 g

Onion

Almost identical calories.

Cal40 Protein1.1 g Fat0.1 g

Common questions

The stuff people actually ask.

How many calories in 0.5 cup of brussels sprouts?

About 28 calories, with roughly 2g of protein. 0.5 cup weighs about 78g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is brussels sprouts actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: balanced enough that "healthy" is the wrong axis. It is food.

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