Broccoli leaves (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.8g32% of calories
- Carbs1.5g59% of calories
- Fat0.1g9% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Broccoli leaves (raw) (1 oz, 28 g) has 7.9 calories, with 0.8 g of protein, 1.5 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (59% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (25% DV) and Vitamin C (29% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A25%
- Vitamin C29%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 227 μg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 26 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) | 20 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 92 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 19 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Arginine | 0 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0 g | — |
| Lysine | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Proline | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 8 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 1minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 1minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 1minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Broccoli leaves (raw)?
One serving of Broccoli leaves (raw) (1 oz) has 7.9 calories, which works out to 28 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Broccoli leaves (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 32% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Broccoli leaves (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 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 leaves (raw)?
7.7 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
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