Vegetables
How much protein is in Brussels sprouts?
Brussels sprouts has 2.6 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (½ cup, 78 g) has 2 g of protein and 28 calories.
- Protein, ½ cup (78 g)
- 2 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 7.2 g
High protein density
Protein in Brussels sprouts by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup (78 g) | 2 g | 28 | 5.5 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 sprout (21 g) | 0.5 g | 8 | 1.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g | 2.6 g | 36 | 7.1 g | 0.5 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 36
- Protein
- 2.6 g
- Carbs
- 7.1 g
- Fat
- 0.5 g
- Fibre
- 2.6 g
- Sugar
- 1.7 g
- Sodium
- 21 mg
Vegetables: most protein per calorie
FAQ
Is Brussels sprouts high in protein?
Yes. With 7.2 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 69% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of Brussels sprouts?
2.6 g, with 36 calories.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 169971: "Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.