Brussels sprout
The Brussels sprout is a member of the Gemmifera cultivar group of cabbages (Brassica oleracea), grown for its edible buds.
| Brussels sprout | |
|---|---|
Brussels sprouts (cultivar unknown) | |
| Species | Brassica oleracea |
| Cultivar group | Gemmifera Group |
| Origin | Low Countries (year unknown) |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 179 kJ (43 kcal) |
8.95 g | |
| Sugars | 2.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3.8 g |
0.3 g | |
Protein | 3.48 g |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Vitamin A equiv. beta-Carotene lutein zeaxanthin | 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 |
| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies. | |
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