Calories in Broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, cooked, fat added
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Broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, cooked, fat added contains 50 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (160 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from fat, with 40% from carbohydrates and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly (46 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 32% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 50 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.73 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 151 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 2.1 g | |
| Protein C | 1.7 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 301 µg | 33% |
| Vitamin C C | 23.8 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 38.8 µg | 32% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.039 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.055 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.38 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 35 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 19 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 34 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 153 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.045 mg | 5% |
| 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 40%
- Fat 48%
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
- Protein1.7 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.9 gabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars2.1 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat2.9 gabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.73 gabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium151 mgabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.93 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.9 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 | 0.76 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.066 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.89 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2,840 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 579 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1,200 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 89 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 35 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Broccoli
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 35 | 2.4 g | 7.2 g | 0.41 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 28 | 3.1 g | 5.4 g | 0.12 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, spears, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 28 | 3.1 g | 5.4 g | 0.11 g |
| Broccoli, leaves, raw Raw | 28 | 3 g | 5.1 g | 0.35 g |
| Broccoli, flower clusters, raw Raw | 28 | 3 g | 5.1 g | 0.35 g |
| Broccoli, stalks, raw Raw | 28 | 3 g | 5.2 g | 0.35 g |
| Broccoli, chinese, cooked Cooked | 22 | 1.1 g | 3.8 g | 0.72 g |
| Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 35 | 2.4 g | 7.2 g | 0.41 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, chopped, unprepared Frozen | 26 | 2.8 g | 4.8 g | 0.29 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 28 | 3.1 g | 5.4 g | 0.12 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, spears, unprepared Frozen | 29 | 3.1 g | 5.4 g | 0.34 g |
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage, savoy, cooked Cooked | 51 | 2 g | 6.2 g | 2.8 g |
| Mushrooms, canned, cooked Cooked | 47 | 1.8 g | 5 g | 2.8 g |
| Broccoli and cauliflower, cooked, fat added Cooked | 46 | 2.3 g | 4.4 g | 2.7 g |
| Kohlrabi, cooked Cooked | 51 | 1.7 g | 6.3 g | 2.8 g |
| Asparagus, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 45 | 2.3 g | 4 g | 2.9 g |
| Asparagus, fresh, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 45 | 2.3 g | 4 g | 2.9 g |
| Asparagus, fresh, cooked with oil Cooked | 49 | 2.3 g | 4 g | 3.3 g |
| Cauliflower, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 49 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 2.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked broccoli?
100 g of cooked broccoli has 50 kcal. 1 cup (160 g): about 80 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked broccoli?
Cooked broccoli contains 1.7 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.8 g in 1 cup (160 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked broccoli?
Cooked broccoli has 5.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.9 g of fiber and 2.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked broccoli?
Cooked broccoli contains 2.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.73 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked broccoli contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (33% DV), Vitamin K (32% DV) and Vitamin C (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked broccoli?
100 g contains 151 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does broccoli have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, cooked, fat added has 50 kcal, while broccoli, leaves, raw has 28 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 2710034. 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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