Brussels Sprouts: Nutrient Profile
What is Brussels Sprouts richest in? Below are the vitamins, minerals and amino acids that 100 g of Brussels Sprouts delivers in the highest amounts. Each one links to that nutrient’s own page listing the best foods to get it from.
| Brussels Sprouts: Richest Nutrients (per 100 g) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV / 100g | Purpose |
| Vitamins | ||||
| 1 | Vitamin K | 140 mcg | 🟢 117% | Blood clotting & bone |
| 2 | Vitamin C | 62 mg | 🟢 69% | Antioxidant; builds collagen |
| 3 | Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 60 mcg DFE | 🟡 15% | Cell division; pregnancy |
| 4 | Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 🟡 10% | Brain & metabolism |
Values are per 100 g of the USDA FoodData Central record FDC 169971, “Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt” (SR Legacy). %DV is the amount per 100 g divided by the adult Daily Value in 21 CFR 101.9.