Brussels Sprouts
Scientific Binomial Name: Brassica oleracea Gemmifera Group
Selection Information
Usage: With sauce toppings, in salads, French fried and au gratin, almondine in casseroles.
Selection: Quality brussels sprouts will be medium-sized, dark green and firm. Occasionally you will find brussels sprouts sold while they are still on the stem. They grow on a sturdy stalk up to two feet long that looks like a small Christmas tree.
Avoid: Avoid brussels sprouts with yellowed leaves, or those that are soft and starting to open or bloom. Also watch out for signs of old product that include spots and blemishes or dark brown coloring on the butt-end.
Seasonal Information
Five varieties make brussels sprouts available year-round from California. The peak of the season is from October through December.
Brussels Sprouts Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: 88g
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 38
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Calories from Fat 0
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0 |
0% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 22mg |
1% |
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Total Carbohydrate 8g |
3% |
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Dietary Fiber 3g |
13% |
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Sugars 2g |
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Protein 3g |
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Vitamin A 13% |
Vitamin C 125% |
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Calcium 4% |
Iron 7% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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Brussels Sprouts are very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It's also a good source of Riboflavin, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium and Manganese.
Brussels Sprouts Tips & Trivia
- Brussels sprouts, a member of the mustard family, are native to Europe.
- Brussels sprouts were cultivated and developed primarily by the French and the Belgians who provided the name.