Are Brussels sprouts healthy?

Yes, they are low in calories and high in nutrients like vitamins C and K.

How do I prepare Brussels sprouts for cooking?

Trim the ends and remove any damaged leaves before cooking.

Yes, you can blanch and freeze them for later use.

Vegetables

Roasted to perfection, these charred Brussels sprouts offer a smoky, savory flavor. They are nutritious and make a great side dish or salad topping.

Per 100 g

150 kcal

1 cup

234 kcal

(156 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4 g / 100g	8 g / 100g	10 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 23% · Fat 65%

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

1 cup (156 g, 234 kcal) is 12% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 57 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Charred Brussels Sprouts is number 6 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
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges	90	2 g
Zesty Lime Chili Corn	110	3 g
Sriracha Lime Brussels Sprouts	120	3 g
Charred Brussels Sprouts	150	4 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 cup	156 g	234 kcal
1/2 cup	78 g	117 kcal

8/10

A nutrient-dense choice that can support your weight loss efforts when included in meals.

Are Brussels sprouts healthy?: Yes, they are low in calories and high in nutrients like vitamins C and K.
How do I prepare Brussels sprouts for cooking?: Trim the ends and remove any damaged leaves before cooking.
Can I freeze Brussels sprouts?: Yes, you can blanch and freeze them for later use.

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