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Special Brussels Sprouts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Special Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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

The food contains 16g 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 6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 65, for Special Brussels Sprouts, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs38%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1250 IU25%
Vitamin C102 mg170%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium490 mg14%
Sodium740 mg30.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16 g5.3%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9 g 13.8%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 740 mg 30.8%

Total Carbohydrates 16 g 5.3%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 6 g 12%

Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 170%

Calcium 8% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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