Question about Brussel Sprouts

[ShihTzuMom1]

I was looking for something different today while in the produce dept.   I spotted brussel sprouts which I hadn't bought for a long time and thought that would be a good choice as it is part of the cabbage family.  When I got home I looked at Doug's Carb Counter and found that they are 7.6 net carbs per 1/2 cup.  I was horrified.  I looked online at a few sites and they say anywhere from 5 - 7 net carbs per cup.  I will go with Doug's count as the right one.  Just curious why they are so high in net carbs, are they not part of the cabbage family?  Needless to say my hubby will be eating all the brussel sprouts alone.  I'm not using up all my daily carbs on them and my kids won't eat them.

[Rena]

I have a book called Dr. Richter's Fresh Produce Guide and it lists them as 5 net carbs per cup. (9 plus 4 fiber)

Enjoy! I wish I could eat them, but they make me cringe.