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 (2Trusted Source).
They’re also high in vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps promote iron absorption and is involved in tissue repair and immune function (3Trusted Source).
What’s more, their high fiber content helps support regularity and gut health (4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source).
In addition to the nutrients above, Brussels sprouts contain small amounts of vitamin B6, potassium, iron, thiamine, magnesium and phosphorus (1).
