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Broccoli (cooked)

Protein numbers look small until you notice the calories are smaller still.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g35 kcal 2.4 g7.2 g 3.3 g0.4 g
Per 100 kcal— 6.8 g20.5 g 9.4 g1.2 g
One cup · 91 g32 kcal2.2 g6.5 g3.0 g0.4 g

Where the calories come from

protein 23%carbs 68%fat 9%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars1.4 g
Saturated fat0.1 g
Sodium41 mg · 2% DV
Potassium293 mg · 6% DV
Calcium40 mg · 3% DV
Iron1 mg · 4% DV
Magnesium21 mg · 5% DV
Vitamin C64.9 mg · 72% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)77 mcg · 9% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1.4 mg · 10% DV
Folate (DFE)108 mcg · 27% DV
Choline40.1 mg · 7% DV
Vitamin B60.20 mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus67 mg · 5% DV
Copper0.06 mg · 7% DV
Potassium : sodium7.1 : 1 · favorable
Protein2.2 g · 4% DVFiber3.0 g · 11% DVPotassium267 mg · 6% DVCalcium36 mg · 3% DVIron0.6 mg · 3% DVMagnesium19 mg · 5% DVSodium37 mg · 2% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 169967 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

1261 gfor 30 g protein
441 kcalthose grams cost
3.3 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsBroccoli
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoli
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastBroccoli

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gBroccoli6.8 g#25 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Broccoli3.3 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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