⏱ 25 min total

Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Lemon Butter Sauce

Name: Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Lemon Butter Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped Broccoli; ⅜ tbsp Butter; ³⁄₁₆ tbsp Lemon juice; ³⁄₁₆ tsp Lemon zest; ³⁄₁₆ dash Salt; ⅜ tbsp Parmesan cheese

Per 1 serving · 102 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

4%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
3.4g
15% of calories
Carbs
6.4g
29% of calories
Fat
5.5g
56% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Lemon Butter Sauce (102 g) has 81 calories, with 3.4 g of protein, 6.4 g of carbohydrates and 5.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (91% DV) and Vitamin K (77% DV).

Per 100 g

79cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.2g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.4g

1.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C91%
Vitamin K77%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin B613%
Folate (B9)15%
Pantothenic acid11%
Phosphorus11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min

1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place broccoli florets on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes and remove.
2
In a small bowl, mix butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt to taste. Pour over the roasted broccoli and toss to coat. Garnish with shaved parmesan and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (102 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	72 μg	8%
Vitamin C	82 mg	91%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	93 μg	77%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	5%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	9%
Niacin	1 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	13%
Folate (B9)	58 μg	15%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	2%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	11%
Choline	19 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	69 mg	7%
Iron	1 mg	9%
Potassium	295 mg	6%
Magnesium	20 mg	5%
Phosphorus	76 mg	11%
Zinc	0.4 mg	4%
Copper	0 mg	5%
Manganese	0.2 mg	8%
Selenium	3 μg	5%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	23 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	339 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 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	0.5 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0.2 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0.2 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.2 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	43 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 81 calories

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

15min
Walking (3.5 mph)
10min
Cycling (moderate)
7min
Running (6 mph)
11min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Lemon Butter Sauce?

One serving of Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Lemon Butter Sauce (1 serving) has 81 calories, which works out to 79 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Lemon Butter Sauce high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Lemon Butter Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 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 Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Lemon Butter Sauce?

96 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Lemon Butter Sauce?

1.6 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 (102 g)

Calories81

% Daily Value*

Total fat 5.5g	7%
Saturated fat 3.3g	16%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 96mg	4%
Total carbohydrate 6.4g	2%
Dietary fiber 2.4g	9%
Total sugars 1.6g
Protein 3.4g

* 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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