QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in brussels sprouts?
59.5 kcal per 100 g for Brussels sprouts, raw. This is a state-specific USDA reference, not one number for every brussels sprouts preparation.
59.5 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Brussels sprouts nutrition facts per 100 g
The table below uses the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
Source: USDA FoodData Central Foundation record 2685575. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
3.98 g per 100 g. Selected record: Brussels sprouts, raw.
Carbohydrate
9.62 g per 100 g. Selected record: Brussels sprouts, raw.
Fat
0.565 g per 100 g. Selected record: Brussels sprouts, raw.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where brussels sprouts fits in a varied eating pattern.
Vitamin C
143 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Potassium
477 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Folate
86 µg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Magnesium
25 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Raw
Selected reference for this page.
Boiled and drained, no salt
Mapped as a cooked variant distinct from raw Brussels sprouts.
Boiled and drained, with salt
Mapped separately so salt status remains explicit.
Frozen
Frozen cooked and frozen unprepared records are mapped and should use the matching state.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How brussels sprouts can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Calorie budgeting
Use 59.5 kcal per 100 g, then scale to the weighed portion.
Fibre tracking
The selected record contains 4.78 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein tracking
The selected record contains 3.98 g protein per 100 g.
State accuracy
Choose a separate record when the food is not raw; mapped alternatives include Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, and other listed variants.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Choose
Look for compact, firm sprouts without extensive yellowing, slime or mould.
Refrigerate
Keep raw Brussels sprouts cold and reasonably dry.
Prepare
Rinse and trim damaged outer leaves before cooking or serving.
After cooking
Refrigerate cooked sprouts promptly and log roasting oil, glaze, bacon or butter separately.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log brussels sprouts more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
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Match the exact reference state: Brussels sprouts, raw.
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Use edible grams; The selected record includes an 85 g RACC; the other rows are calculated gram examples.
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Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
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Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Brussels sprouts calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of Brussels Sprouts?
59.5 kcal in the selected Brussels sprouts, raw record.
How much fibre is in Brussels Sprouts?
4.78 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which brussels sprouts state does this page use?
Brussels sprouts, raw. Other states must be labeled and matched separately.
Do all brussels sprouts preparations have the same calories?
This library does not treat them as interchangeable. It maps 6 source variants to this canonical intent and keeps the selected state explicit.
Are the portion calories measured servings?
The selected record includes an 85 g RACC; the other rows are calculated gram examples. Each calorie value is scaled from the selected per-100-g record.
KEEP EXPLORING
Related food guides
SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Brussels sprouts, raw, per 100 g edible portion. All numeric claims come from the selected local USDA record. Preparation coverage comes from the canonical ledger's mapped variants. Storage and safety claims remain explicitly pending authoritative review.
Open USDA FoodData Central Foundation record 2685575 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.