⏱ 15 min total

Lemon Steamed Broccoli

Name: Lemon Steamed Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅜ lb Broccoli; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black pepper; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ⅛ tsp Lemon juice

Per 1 serving · 176 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
4.8g
19% of calories
Carbs
12g
46% of calories
Fat
4g
35% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Lemon Steamed Broccoli (176 g) has 89 calories, with 4.8 g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (46% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (169% DV), Vitamin K (146% DV) and Vitamin B6 (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

51cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.4g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.6g

2.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C169%
Vitamin K146%
Vitamin B623%
Folate (B9)27%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber16%
Vitamin E12%
Thiamine10%
Riboflavin (B2)15%
Pantothenic acid19%
Iron16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium28%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min

1
Trim the broccoli into large florets.
2
Place the broccoli in a steaming basket over boiling water; cover and steam for 3 minutes.
3
Remove the lid for a moment, then cook, partially covered, until the stems are tender-firm, another 8-10 minutes.
4
Remove to a platter; season with salt and pepper, olive oil, and the lemon juice.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (176 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	53 μg	6%
Vitamin C	152 mg	169%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	12%
Vitamin K	176 μg	146%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	10%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	15%
Niacin	1 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	23%
Folate (B9)	107 μg	27%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	19%
Choline	32 mg	6%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	83 mg	8%
Iron	1 mg	16%
Potassium	545 mg	12%
Magnesium	37 mg	9%
Phosphorus	113 mg	16%
Zinc	1 mg	6%
Copper	0.1 mg	10%
Manganese	0.4 mg	18%
Selenium	4 μg	8%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	43 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	616 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0.4 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0.4 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.4 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 89 calories

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

17min
Walking (3.5 mph)
11min
Cycling (moderate)
7min
Running (6 mph)
13min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lemon Steamed Broccoli?

One serving of Lemon Steamed Broccoli (1 serving) has 89 calories, which works out to 51 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Lemon Steamed Broccoli high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 19% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Lemon Steamed Broccoli keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 46% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lemon Steamed Broccoli?

638 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Lemon Steamed Broccoli?

2.9 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 (176 g)

Calories89

% Daily Value*

Total fat 4g	5%
Saturated fat 0.5g	3%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 638mg	28%
Total carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary fiber 4.6g	16%
Total sugars 2.9g
Protein 4.8g

* 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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