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Brussel Sprout Facts:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Cup
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38
Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 22mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 2g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A
13%
Vitamin C
125%
Calcium
4%
Iron
7%
Vitamin E
4%
Vitamin K
195%
Thiamin
8%
Riboflavin
5%
Niacin
3%
Vitamin B6
10%
Folate
13%
Pantothenic Acid
3%
Magnesium
5%
Phosphorus
6%
Potassium
10%
Zinc
2%
Copper
3%
Manganese
15%
Selenium
2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - 45
Additional Contents
- lutein
- thiols
- indoles
- sinigrin
- zeaxanthin
- coumestrol
- phytosterols
- beta-carotene
- glucosinolates
- alpha-carotene
- indole-3-carbinol
- complex carbohydrate
Potential Health Benefits
- powerful anti-cancer properties
- powerful anti-inflammatory properties
- powerful body detoxifier
- increased disease protection
- lower "bad" cholesterol
- digestive health boost
- energy boost
Potential Athletic Benefits
- Good source of complex carbohydrates to provide for long term energy demands.
- Support immune system from post-workout vulnerabilities.
- Anti-inflammatory properties to benefit all systems and recovery times, translating into faster overall gains.
- Help reduce cancer risk from excessive exposure to free radicals and body stress.
Glycemic Index Rank
16 out of 100
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Glycemic | less than 55 |
Food Sensitivity Rank
1.1 to 1 ratio
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low-Medium for Fructose Sensitivity | more than 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Brussel sprouts rein high on our healthy food list. They are very popular for their anti-inflammatory benefits, as well as, cancer protective properties. Brussel sprouts are also a complex carbohydrate source making them exceptionally attractive for any diet plan.
516kcal/serving
613kcal/serving
glucosinolates
are naturally occurring organic compounds found in certain types of plants like mustard and cabbage. They have been studied to possibly effect carcinogen content within our bodies by eliminating them before they can damage DNA and cell-signaling processes.
Sources include: USDA
***All-Body Fitness takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided above. Please contact a medical doctor or a registered dietitian for nutrition advice.
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