⏱ 40 min total

Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin

Name: Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped Broccoli; ½ cup chopped, Cauliflower; 4 tbsp Heavy whipping cream; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese; ⅛ tsp Nutmeg

Per 1 serving · 211 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

279

14%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
6.6g
9% of calories
Carbs
11g
16% of calories
Fat
25g
75% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin (211 g) has 279 calories, with 6.6 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (75% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (32% DV), Vitamin C (119% DV) and Vitamin K (86% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 75% and 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

132cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.4g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.5g

4.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A32%
Vitamin C119%
Vitamin K86%
Vitamin B623%
Folate (B9)23%
Pantothenic acid21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber13%
Vitamin E10%
Riboflavin (B2)18%
Calcium15%
Iron12%
Potassium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat75%
Cholesterol29%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 30 min

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the broccoli and cauliflower florets for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and ground nutmeg. Heat until the cream is warm but not boiling.
4
Add half of the grated Parmesan cheese to the cream mixture, stirring until melted and smooth.
5
In a baking dish, arrange the blanched broccoli and cauliflower florets evenly.
6
Pour the creamy cheese sauce over the vegetables, ensuring they are well coated.
7
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
9
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (211 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	291 μg	32%
Vitamin C	107 mg	119%
Vitamin D	0.4 μg	3%
Vitamin E	1 mg	10%
Vitamin K	103 μg	86%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	18%
Niacin	1 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	23%
Folate (B9)	91 μg	23%
Vitamin B12	0.2 μg	8%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	21%
Choline	52 mg	9%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	147 mg	15%
Iron	1 mg	12%
Potassium	505 mg	11%
Magnesium	34 mg	8%
Phosphorus	161 mg	23%
Zinc	1 mg	8%
Copper	0.1 mg	7%
Manganese	0.3 mg	12%
Selenium	5 μg	9%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	23 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	376 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.3 g	—
Lactose	0.2 g	—
Leucine	0.5 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0.2 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	7 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.5 g	—
Retinol	259 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.3 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.4 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.4 μg	—

Burning 279 calories

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

53min
Walking (3.5 mph)
33min
Cycling (moderate)
23min
Running (6 mph)
39min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin?

One serving of Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin (1 serving) has 279 calories, which works out to 132 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 16% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin?

182 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin?

4.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (211 g)

Calories279

% Daily Value*

Total fat 25g	31%
Saturated fat 15g	75%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 88mg	29%
Sodium 182mg	8%
Total carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary fiber 3.5g	13%
Total sugars 4.2g
Protein 6.6g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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