Outstanding Vitamins and Minerals in Brussel Sprouts

by Champagne Pilgrim Collaborator October 19, 2022

Believed to have originated from Brussels in Belgium the tiny cabbage brassica are packed with vitamins and minerals. Grown through the cooler months of the year, add these little babies to your diet for as long as they are in season so the body gets all the goodness whilst the conditions are in favour.

Here are some of the major nutrients in a half cup (78 grams) of cooked Brussels sprouts.

Calories: 28
Protein: 2 grams
Carbs: 6 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Vitamin K: 137% of the RDI
Vitamin C: 81% of the RDI
Vitamin A: 12% of the RDI
Folate: 12% of the RDI
Manganese: 9% of the RDI

Brussels sprouts are especially rich in vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting and bone health (2 Trusted Source).

They’re also high in vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps promote iron absorption and is involved in tissue repair and immune function (3 Trusted Source).

What’s more, their high fiber content helps support regularity and gut health (4 Trusted Source, 5 Trusted Source).

In addition to the nutrients above, Brussels sprouts contain small amounts of vitamin B6, potassium, iron, thiamine, magnesium and phosphorus (1).