⏱ 20 min total

Sesame Broccoli

Name: Sesame Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ lb Broccoli; ¼ tbsp Sesame oil; ½ tbsp Sesame seeds; ¼ tbsp Tamari soy sauce

Per 1 serving · 126 g · 4 ingredients

Calories

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
4.5g
17% of calories
Carbs
8.8g
33% of calories
Fat
6.1g
51% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sesame Broccoli (126 g) has 97 calories, with 4.5 g of protein, 8.8 g of carbohydrates and 6.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (51% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (112% DV), Vitamin K (96% DV) and iron (20% DV).

Per 100 g

77cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.6g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.5g

2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C112%
Vitamin K96%
Iron20%
Copper27%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber13%
Riboflavin (B2)13%
Vitamin B619%
Folate (B9)19%
Pantothenic acid13%
Calcium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min

1
Prepare the broccoli by boiling or steaming it for 6-8 minutes until crisp, then drain.
2
Heat the sesame oil in a skillet or wok over high heat for 15 seconds. Add the sesame seeds and broccoli.
3
Stir fry until the broccoli is heated through.
4
Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with soy sauce.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (126 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	35 μg	4%
Vitamin C	101 mg	112%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	116 μg	96%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	13%
Niacin	1 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	19%
Folate (B9)	77 μg	19%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	13%
Choline	24 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	98 mg	10%
Iron	2 mg	20%
Potassium	389 mg	8%
Magnesium	41 mg	10%
Phosphorus	109 mg	16%
Zinc	1 mg	8%
Copper	0.2 mg	27%
Manganese	0.4 mg	16%
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	28 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.5 g	—
Beta carotene	410 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 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	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0.2 g	—
Leucine	0.3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0.2 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 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 97 calories

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

18min
Walking (3.5 mph)
12min
Cycling (moderate)
8min
Running (6 mph)
14min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sesame Broccoli?

One serving of Sesame Broccoli (1 serving) has 97 calories, which works out to 77 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sesame Broccoli high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 17% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Sesame Broccoli keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 33% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sesame Broccoli?

289 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Sesame Broccoli?

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 (126 g)

Calories97

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.1g	8%
Saturated fat 0.8g	4%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 289mg	13%
Total carbohydrate 8.8g	3%
Dietary fiber 3.5g	13%
Total sugars 2g
Protein 4.5g

* 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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