Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts

Developed in Belgium several hundred years ago, and named for the country’s capital, Brussles sprouts are cruciferous vegetables and offshoots of cabbage.

Brussels sprouts are packed with disease-fighting nutrients including glucosinolates, indoles, vitamin C and fiber.

Estimated Glycemic Load=3

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C, Vitamin K
*Good Source of: Fiber, Vitamin A, Folate, Manganese
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Look for a bright green color to indicate freshness; yellowed or wilted leaves are a sign of age or mishandling. Choose small, firm, compact sprouts with unblemished leaves. Do not wash or trim sprouts before storing them and don`t remove the outer leaves-they contain the most nutrients. Place loose sprouts in a perforated plastic bag. Fresh Brussels sprouts will keep for three to five days.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) BRUSSELS SPROUTS,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.49

Calories: 38

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.26 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.05 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.13 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	87 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	7.9 g	*
Sugars	1.9 g	*
Fiber	3.3 g	*
Protein	3 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	663.5 IU	13%
Vitamin C	74.8mg	125%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.77 IU	3%
Vitamin B6	0.19 mg	10%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	155.8 mg	195%
Folate	53.7 mcg	13%
Niacin	0.66 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.08 mg	5%
Thiamin	0.12 mg	8%
MINERALS
Calcium	37 mg	4%
Copper	0.06 mg	3%
Iron	1.2 mg	7%
Magnesium	20.2 mg	5%
Manganese	0.3 mg	15%
Phosphorous	60.7 mg	6%
Potassium	342.3 mg	10%
Selenium	1.4 mcg	2%
Sodium	22 mg	1%
Zinc	0.37 mg	2%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	5.3 mcg
Beta-carotene	396 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	1399.2 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).