⏱ 22 min total

Sesame Orange Broccoli

Name: Sesame Orange Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ dash Salt; 1 cup chopped Broccoli; 1 tbsp Orange juice; ½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Orange zest; ⅛ tbsp Cornstarch; ⅛ tsp Sesame oil; ¼ medium Scallions; ⅛ tsp Ginger root; ¼ cloves, minced Garlic; ⅛ tsp Sesame seeds; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes

Per 1 serving · 122 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

3%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
3.8g
24% of calories
Carbs
9.8g
61% of calories
Fat
1.1g
15% of calories

Portion

✓ Low fat
✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sesame Orange Broccoli (122 g) has 57 calories, with 3.8 g of protein, 9.8 g of carbohydrates and 1.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (61% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (96% DV) and Vitamin K (84% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 25% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

47cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

6.6g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.7g

3.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C96%
Vitamin K84%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin B614%
Folate (B9)16%
Pantothenic acid12%
Iron13%
Phosphorus11%
Manganese12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium25%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 12 min

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add broccoli and boil for 1 minute. Drain and immediately place broccoli in a large bowl of ice water to stop it from cooking.
2
In a small bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, orange zest, and cornstarch, whisking until cornstarch is dissolved.
3
Heat a non-stick wok or large deep skillet over high heat. Add sesame oil, scallions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the sauce and broccoli and sauté 1 to 2 minutes, until the broccoli is crisp tender.
4
Garnish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (122 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	31 μg	3%
Vitamin C	87 mg	96%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	5%
Vitamin K	100 μg	84%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	5%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	9%
Niacin	1 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	14%
Folate (B9)	65 μg	16%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	12%
Choline	22 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	54 mg	5%
Iron	1 mg	13%
Potassium	352 mg	7%
Magnesium	27 mg	6%
Phosphorus	80 mg	11%
Zinc	0.5 mg	4%
Copper	0.1 mg	8%
Manganese	0.3 mg	12%
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	24 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Beta carotene	356 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	5 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 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 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	0.3 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	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 57 calories

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

11min
Walking (3.5 mph)
7min
Cycling (moderate)
5min
Running (6 mph)
8min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sesame Orange Broccoli?

One serving of Sesame Orange Broccoli (1 serving) has 57 calories, which works out to 47 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sesame Orange Broccoli high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 24% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Sesame Orange Broccoli keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 61% 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 Orange Broccoli?

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

How much sugar is in Sesame Orange Broccoli?

3.1 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 (122 g)

Calories57

% Daily Value*

Total fat 1.1g	1%
Saturated fat 0.1g	1%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 573mg	25%
Total carbohydrate 9.8g	4%
Dietary fiber 2.7g	9%
Total sugars 3.1g
Protein 3.8g

* 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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