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Brussels Sprouts

Health BENEFITS of Brussels Sprouts:

High in Vitamin C

  • works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
  • assists the body in making collagen protein
  • helps strengthen the immune system
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High in Vitamin K

  • essential for proper blood clotting and wound healing
  • assists in transporting calcium to the bones
  • helps prevent bone loss and bone fractures
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High in Vitamin B9 (Folate)

  • helps the body convert food into energy
  • supports a healthy nervous system
  • assists in producing oxygen-carrying red blood cells
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High in Manganese

  • helps the body absorb calcium
  • important for strong bones and joints
  • support antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
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High in Glucosinolates (Phytonutrients)

  • help neutralize cancer-causing agents in the body
  • induce appropriate cell death (apoptosis) of cancer cells
  • promote the elimination of carcinogens from the body

Good Amounts of:

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 cup chopped brussels sprouts, raw = approximately 40 calories)

75%
Carbohydrates
19%
Protein
6%
Fat

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per 1 cup chopped brussels sprouts, raw)

6g
Carbohydrates

2.6g
Protein

.3g
Fat

FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1 cup chopped brussels sprouts, raw)

2.4g
Fiber*

1.5g
Natural Sugars*

NET CARBS

(grams per 1 cup chopped brussels sprouts, raw)

3.6g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs

*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)

Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.