
Broccoli (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 stalk, medium · 180 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.3g23% of calories
- Carbs13g69% of calories
- Fat0.7g8% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Broccoli (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 stalk, medium, 180 g) has 63 calories, with 4.3 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (69% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (21% DV), Vitamin C (130% DV) and Vitamin K (212% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber21%
- Vitamin C130%
- Vitamin K212%
- Vitamin B628%
- Folate (B9)49%
- Pantothenic acid22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A15%
- Vitamin E17%
- Riboflavin (B2)17%
- Choline13%
- Iron15%
- Potassium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 stalk, medium (180 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 139 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 117 mg | 130% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 254 μg | 212% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 28% |
| Folate (B9) | 194 μg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 22% |
| Choline | 72 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 72 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 527 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 121 mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 3 μg | 5% |
Full breakdown · 39 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,672 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 7 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Earthbound Farm Broccoli Florets41
- Marketside Broccoli Florets35
- Broccoli (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)35
- Broccoli (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)35
- Broccoli (raw)34
- Great Value Broccoli Florets29
- Broccoli florets (raw)28
Similar foods
31 calBroccoli (raw)1 cup chopped−32 cal
20 calBroccoli florets (raw)1 cup flowerets−43 cal
63 calBroccoli (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 stalk, mediumsame cal
25 calGreat Value Broccoli Florets1 cup−38 cal
35 calEarthbound Farm Broccoli Florets1 cup−28 cal
30 calMarketside Broccoli Florets1 ⅓ cups−33 cal
Burning 63 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 12minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 8minCycling (moderate)
- 5minRunning (6 mph)
- 9minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Broccoli (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?
One serving of Broccoli (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 stalk, medium) has 63 calories, which works out to 35 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Broccoli (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 23% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Broccoli (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 69% 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 (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?
74 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Broccoli (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?
2.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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