Calories and Protein in Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition data for Brussels sprouts, raw.
Quick answer: 1 cup (88 g) of Brussels sprouts has about 38 calories, 3 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 7.9 g of carbohydrate. Per 100 g it has 43 calories and 3.4 g of protein. These figures are for Brussels sprouts that is raw.
- 38calories
- 3 gprotein
- 0.3 gfat
- 7.9 gcarbs
per 1 cup (88 g)
Serving sizes for Brussels sprouts
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 43 | 3.4 g | 0.3 g | 9 g |
| 1 sprout | 19 g (0.7 oz) | 8 | 0.6 g | 0.1 g | 1.7 g |
| 1 cup | 88 g (3.1 oz) | 38 | 3 g | 0.3 g | 7.9 g |
USDA lists a cup of raw Brussels sprouts at about 88 g and a single sprout at about 19 g.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup (88 g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | 38 | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 22 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9 g | 7.9 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.8 g | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars | 2.2 g | 1.9 g | |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 3 g | 6% |
| Potassium | 389 mg | 342 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 37 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 20 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 85 mg | 74.8 mg | 83% |
*Percent Daily Value uses the FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet and is calculated for 1 cup (88 g). Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 170383 (Brussels sprouts, raw).
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About Brussels sprouts nutrition
Brussels sprouts are small cabbage-family buds with more protein and fiber than many vegetables. These figures are for raw sprouts.
- Vitamin C: 75 mg in 1 cup, about 83 percent of the Daily Value.
- Fiber: 3.3 g in 1 cup, about 12 percent of the Daily Value.
How preparation changes the numbers
- The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements lists Brussels sprouts among the good sources of vitamin C, and notes that cooking can reduce it.
- Roasting with oil, as in lemon roasted Brussels sprouts, adds the calories of the oil.
How Brussels sprouts compares
Per 100 g, Brussels sprouts ranks #14 of 30 foods on this site for protein and #9 for fewest calories.
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Questions about Brussels sprouts
38 calories in 1 cup (88 g) of Brussels sprouts, or 43 calories per 100 g. These figures are for Brussels sprouts that is raw.
3 g of protein in 1 cup (88 g) of Brussels sprouts, or 3.4 g per 100 g. Protein makes up about 31 percent of its calories.
About 38 calories in a cup (88 g) of raw sprouts.
3.4 g per 100 g, or about 3 g in a cup.
About 75 mg in a cup of raw sprouts, roughly 83 percent of the Daily Value.
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Sources and method
Nutrient values come from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), record 170383: Brussels sprouts, raw, retrieved 2026-09-30. Serving weights are USDA household measures, or a simple fraction of one. Brands, growing conditions and cooking method change real-world numbers, so treat every figure as a good estimate. Written and reviewed by Claudio; read how we develop and check our numbers.
