Brussels sprout | |
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Species | Brassica oleracea |
Cultivar group | Gemmifera Group |
Origin | Low Countries (year unknown) |
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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Energy | 179 kJ (43 kcal) |
8.95 g | |
Sugars | 2.2 g |
Dietary fibre | 3.8 g |
0.3 g | |
3.48 g | |
Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
Vitamin A equiv. | 4% 38 μg4% 450 μg1590 μg |
Thiamine (B1) | 12% 0.139 mg |
Riboflavin (B2) | 7% 0.09 mg |
Niacin (B3) | 5% 0.745 mg |
Pantothenic acid (B5) | 6% 0.309 mg |
Vitamin B6 | 13% 0.219 mg |
Folate (B9) | 15% 61 μg |
Choline | 3% 19.1 mg |
Vitamin C | 94% 85 mg |
Vitamin E | 6% 0.88 mg |
Vitamin K | 148% 177 μg |
Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
Calcium | 3% 42 mg |
Iron | 8% 1.4 mg |
Magnesium | 5% 23 mg |
Manganese | 15% 0.337 mg |
Phosphorus | 6% 69 mg |
Potassium | 13% 389 mg |
Sodium | 1% 25 mg |
Zinc | 4% 0.42 mg |
Other constituents | Quantity |
Water | 86 g |
approx. 5-10 sprouts per 100 g Link to USDA Database entry | |
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2] |
The Brussels sprout is a member of the Gemmifera cultivar group of cabbages (Brassica oleracea), grown for its edible buds.
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