Broccoli (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup chopped · 91 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.6g28% of calories
- Carbs6g65% of calories
- Fat0.3g7% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Broccoli (raw) (1 cup chopped, 91 g) has 31 calories, with 2.6 g of protein, 6 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (65% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (90% DV) and Vitamin K (77% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C90%
- Vitamin K77%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B612%
- Folate (B9)14%
- Pantothenic acid10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup chopped (91 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 28 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 81 mg | 90% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 92 μg | 77% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) | 57 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 10% |
| Choline | 17 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 43 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 38 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 23 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 329 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.5 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.2 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
20 calBroccoli florets (raw)1 cup flowerets−11 cal
63 calBroccoli (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)1 stalk, medium+32 cal
63 calBroccoli (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 stalk, medium+32 cal
25 calGreat Value Broccoli Florets1 cup−6 cal
35 calEarthbound Farm Broccoli Florets1 cup+4 cal
30 calMarketside Broccoli Florets1 ⅓ cups−1 cal
Burning 31 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 6minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 4minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 4minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Broccoli (raw)?
One serving of Broccoli (raw) (1 cup chopped) has 31 calories, which works out to 34 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Broccoli (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 28% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Broccoli (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Broccoli (raw)?
30 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Broccoli (raw)?
1.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
