Broccoli florets (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup flowerets · 71 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.1g34% of calories
- Carbs3.7g59% of calories
- Fat0.2g7% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Broccoli florets (raw) (1 cup flowerets, 71 g) has 20 calories, with 2.1 g of protein, 3.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (59% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (74% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C74%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A12%
- Folate (B9)13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup flowerets (71 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 107 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 66 mg | 74% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) | 50 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 47 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| 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.
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Burning 20 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 4minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 2minCycling (moderate)
- 2minRunning (6 mph)
- 3minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Broccoli florets (raw)?
One serving of Broccoli florets (raw) (1 cup flowerets) has 20 calories, which works out to 28 calories per 100 g. That is about 1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Broccoli florets (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 34% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Broccoli florets (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 59% 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 florets (raw)?
19 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
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