Broccoli Salad with Peanut Sauce⏱ 15 min total

Broccoli Salad with Peanut Sauce

Per 1 serving · 246 g · 11 ingredients

Calories
312
16%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    16g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    25g
    29% of calories
  • Fat
    20g
    52% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Broccoli Salad with Peanut Sauce (246 g) has 312 calories, with 16 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in protein (33% DV), dietary fiber (29% DV) and Vitamin C (156% DV).

Per 100 g
127cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.3g
Net carbs
17g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
8.1g
11 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein33%
  • Dietary fiber29%
  • Vitamin C156%
  • Vitamin E30%
  • Vitamin K158%
  • Thiamine25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Choline12%
  • Calcium13%
  • Potassium19%
  • Zinc19%
  • Selenium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 5 min
  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Chop the broccoli into florets and blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Transfer the broccoli to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and water to make the peanut sauce.

  5. 5

    If the dressing is too thick, gradually whisk in hot water until desired consistency is reached.

  6. 6

    Combine the broccoli, edamame, scallions, peanuts, and sesame seeds with the peanut sauce and toss well.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately, garnished with additional sesame seeds if desired.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (246 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A53 μg
6%
Vitamin C141 mg
156%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E4 mg
30%
Vitamin K190 μg
158%
Thiamine0.3 mg
25%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
23%
Niacin6 mg
36%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
36%
Folate (B9)253 μg
63%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
31%
Choline67 mg
12%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium132 mg
13%
Iron3 mg
41%
Potassium891 mg
19%
Magnesium115 mg
27%
Phosphorus286 mg
41%
Zinc2 mg
19%
Copper0.5 mg
52%
Manganese1 mg
57%
Selenium6 μg
11%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene38 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene624 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.4 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0.2 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.5 g—
Lactose0.3 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats9 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats5 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch1 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.5 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 312 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 59min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 37min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 26min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 44min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Broccoli Salad with Peanut Sauce?

One serving of Broccoli Salad with Peanut Sauce (1 serving) has 312 calories, which works out to 127 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Broccoli Salad with Peanut Sauce high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (33% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Broccoli Salad with Peanut Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 17 g of net carbs and 29% 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 Salad with Peanut Sauce?

312 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Broccoli Salad with Peanut Sauce?

11 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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