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Brussels Sprouts — BoiledA
Vegetables · #8 of 45

Brussels Sprouts

Boiled · Cruciferous

58/100A tier
Calories43
Protein3.4g
Fiber3.8g
Sodium25mg
Sugar—g

Graded A — 58 out of 100, #8 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (93/100); micronutrients drags it down (32/100).

The short version: Roast them hard and the bitterness surrenders. Worth the effort.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories43
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 25mg1%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g14%
Protein 3.4g7%
Vitamin K 140mcg117%
Vitamin C 62mg69%
Folate 60mcg15%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 58

Clean label ×1593
Fiber ×2574
Low energy density ×1073
Protein ×1053
Micronutrients ×4032

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#8 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Brussels Sprouts healthy?

It grades A — 58 out of 100, #8 of 45 vegetables in our system. Roast them hard and the bitterness surrenders. Worth the effort.

How many calories are in Brussels Sprouts?

43 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Brussels Sprouts calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.