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Best Brussels Sprouts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Best Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Best Brussels Sprouts has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 10.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 89, for Best Brussels Sprouts, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat69%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A665 IU13.3%
Vitamin C76.9 mg128.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.4 mg8.1%
Thiamin0.14 mg9%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.2%
Niacin0.7 mg3.5%
Vitamin B60.27 mg13.5%
Folate54 mcg13.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.31 mg3.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium53 mg5.3%
Iron1.7 mg9.4%
Magnesium23.6 mg5.9%
Phosphorus72 mg7.2%
Potassium379.6 mg10.8%
Sodium256 mg10.7%
Zinc0.47 mg3.1%
Copper0.09 mg4.6%
Manganese0.46 mg22.8%
Selenium2.3 mcg3.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10.5 g3.5%
Dietary Fiber3.7 g14.8%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.5 g7%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.8 g21.2%
Saturated Fat1.9 g9.5%
Monounsaturated Fat10 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.8 g 21.2%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g 9.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 256 mg 10.7%

Total Carbohydrates 10.5 g 3.5%

Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 3.5 g 7%

Vitamin A 13.3% Vitamin C 128.2%

Calcium 5.3% Iron 9.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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