Calories in Broccoli, chinese, cooked
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Broccoli, chinese, cooked contains 22 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (88 g) provides about 19 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from fat and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 71% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 31% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 25% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 22 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.72 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.11 g | 0.6% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 7 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.8 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars I | 0.84 g | |
| Protein M | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 82 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C M | 28.2 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 84.8 µg | 71% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.095 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.44 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.16 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 99 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 25.3 mg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron M | 0.56 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 41 mg | 3% |
| Potassium M | 261 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 0.39 mg | 4% |
| Copper M | 0.061 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Selenium I | 1.3 µg | 2% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 58%
- Fat 25%
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
- Protein1.1 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.5 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.84 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.72 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.11 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium7 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.05 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.33 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.076 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.094 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.048 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 983 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 912 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 93.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.79 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 94 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1,638 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 99 µg |
| Betaine I | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 50 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7 g |
| Fat | 3.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.89 g |
| Sodium | 133 mg |
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, 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 |
| Broccoli, frozen, spears, cooked, boiled, drained, without 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.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 19 | 1.6 g | 3.7 g | 0.22 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 19 | 1.6 g | 3.8 g | 0.22 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 17 | 1.6 g | 3.2 g | 0.22 g |
| Cactus, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 16 | 1.3 g | 3.3 g | 0.09 g |
| Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added Cooked | 15 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.18 g |
| Dock, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 20 | 1.8 g | 2.9 g | 0.64 g |
| Nopales, cooked, without salt Cooked | 15 | 1.4 g | 3.3 g | 0.05 g |
| Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 20 | 1.9 g | 4.1 g | 0.08 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 22 kcal. 1 cup (88 g): about 19 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked broccoli?
Cooked broccoli contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in 1 cup (88 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked broccoli?
Cooked broccoli has 3.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.5 g of fiber and 0.84 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked broccoli?
Cooked broccoli contains 0.72 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.11 g is saturated (0.6% 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 K (71% DV), Vitamin C (31% DV), Folate (B9) (25% DV), manganese (11% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked broccoli?
100 g contains 7 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does broccoli have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, broccoli, chinese, cooked has 22 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 169392. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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