Calories in Broccoli and cauliflower, cooked, no added fat
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Broccoli and cauliflower, cooked, no added fat contains 23 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (155 g) provides about 36 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from protein and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly, where the median is 46 kcal per 100 g across 135 foods.
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 40% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 12% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 23 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.17 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.026 g | 0.1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 130 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 1.3 g | |
| Protein C | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A C | 25 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 35.6 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.69 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 49.8 µg | 42% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.046 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.067 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.38 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 48 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 24.8 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 36 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 140 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.029 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 32%
- Carbohydrates 62%
- Fat 5%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.4 gabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.8 gabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.3 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat0.17 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.026 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium130 mgbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.08 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.023 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.061 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 301 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 558 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 9 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 92.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 48 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Broccoli and cauliflower
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli and cauliflower, cooked, fat added Cooked | 46 | 2.3 g | 4.4 g | 2.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 27 | 2.6 g | 5.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 27 | 2.6 g | 5.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 19 | 1.6 g | 3.8 g | 0.22 g |
| Pumpkin leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 21 | 2.7 g | 3.4 g | 0.22 g |
| Pumpkin leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 21 | 2.7 g | 3.4 g | 0.22 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 19 | 1.6 g | 3.7 g | 0.22 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 28 | 3.1 g | 5.3 g | 0.12 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, spears, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 28 | 3.1 g | 5.4 g | 0.11 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked broccoli and cauliflower?
100 g of cooked broccoli and cauliflower has 23 kcal. 1 cup (155 g): about 36 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked broccoli and cauliflower?
Cooked broccoli and cauliflower contains 2.4 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.6 g in 1 cup (155 g). About 32% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked broccoli and cauliflower?
Cooked broccoli and cauliflower has 4.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked broccoli and cauliflower?
Cooked broccoli and cauliflower contains 0.17 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.026 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked broccoli and cauliflower contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (42% DV), Vitamin C (40% DV) and Folate (B9) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked broccoli and cauliflower?
100 g contains 130 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710031. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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