What is Brussels Sprouts? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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Brussels Sprouts

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What is Brussels Sprouts?

Brussels sprouts are a member of the cabbage family. They are small, round, and green, about an inch across. They can be served raw, shredded in a salad, or cooked by roasting, sautéing or boiling. When cooked, they have a tender texture and a nutty, sweet taste.

What does Brussels Sprouts Taste Like?

Bitter

...Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

Ingredients

brussel sprouts

...Brussel sprouts are a member of the cabbage family. They are small, round, and green, about an inch across. When boiled, they have a tender texture and a slightly bitter but nutty taste.

vegetable oil

...Vegetable oil is obtained by extracting oil from seeds. Types of vegetable oil include canola, sunflower, corn, and safflower. Light and with a neutral taste, vegetable oils are used to fry foods, or can be used to lightly coat meats and vegetables before roasting. Vegetable oils are also used as ingredients in salad dressings and sauces.

salt

...Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Brussels Sprouts Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 9 oz (255g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories153kcal8%
Fats8g10%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats3g7%
Trans fatsN/A
Carbs18g6%
Sugars5g10%
Fiber
8g
29%
Proteins5g7%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium663mg29%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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