Vegetables
How much fiber is in Brussels sprouts?
100 g of Brussels sprouts (boiled, drained) has 2.6 g of fiber. A typical portion, 1 cup (156 g), has 4.1 g, which is 14% of the 30 g daily reference.
Per 100 g
2.6g
boiled, drained
Per typical portion
4.1g
1 cup (156 g)
Of the 30 g reference
14%
Fiber per portion
| Portion | Fiber | Share of 30 g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (156 g) | 4.1 g | 14% |
| ½ cup (78 g) | 2.0 g | 7% |
| 1 sprout (21 g) | 0.5 g | 2% |
Compared with similar foods
- Carrots raw
2.8 g
- Brussels sprouts boiled, drained
2.6 g
- Potatoes baked, flesh and skin
2.2 g
- Spinach raw
2.2 g
- Cauliflower raw
2.0 g
Fiber per 100 g, each food in the form named.
Good to know
Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable, and like broccoli they contain raffinose, which can cause gas in some people. Roasting or boiling until tender makes them gentler.
Other form: raw, 3.8 g per 100 g (FDC 170383).
EU nutrition-claim thresholds per 100 g: source 3 g, high 6 g.
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Questions
Are Brussels sprouts high in fiber?
Per 100 g it is low, at 2.6 g, below the EU “source of fiber” threshold of 3 g. A typical portion, 1 cup (156 g), adds 4.1 g, or 14% of the 30 g reference.
Does the form change the number?
Yes. Raw Brussels sprouts have 3.8 g per 100 g and boiled 2.6 g, so compare them in the same form. A cup of boiled sprouts (156 g) gives 4.1 g.
Do Brussels sprouts count as a plant?
Yes. They add one plant to your week, however often you eat them. The goal of 30 a week counts each different plant once.