How do I prepare Brussels sprouts?

You can roast, steam, or sauté Brussels sprouts for a delicious side dish.

Are Brussels sprouts low in calories?

Yes, they are low in calories and packed with nutrients.

Yes, you can roast them ahead and reheat before serving.

Vegetables

Delicious Brussels sprouts roasted with a sweet and spicy glaze, offering a healthy and flavorful side dish option.

Per 100 g

85 kcal

1 cup cooked

132 kcal

(156 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
3.5 g / 100g	12 g / 100g	4 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 14% · Carbs 49% · Fat 37%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup cooked (156 g, 132 kcal) is 7% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup cooked takes about 32 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 76 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Savory Sautéed Spinach	23	3 g
Beet Greens Stir-Fry	35	2.5 g
Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts	85	3.5 g
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges	90	2 g
Zesty Lime Chili Corn	110	3 g
Sriracha Lime Brussels Sprouts	120	3 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

9/10

Low in calories and high in fiber, perfect for weight management.

How do I prepare Brussels sprouts?: You can roast, steam, or sauté Brussels sprouts for a delicious side dish.
Are Brussels sprouts low in calories?: Yes, they are low in calories and packed with nutrients.
Can I make them ahead of time?: Yes, you can roast them ahead and reheat before serving.

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