Calories in Broccoli, chinese, raw
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Broccoli, chinese, raw contains 26 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (36 g) provides about 9 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 23% from fat and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in broccoli on FoodFactly, where the median is 53 kcal per 100 g across 11 foods.
100 g provides 74% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 33% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 26% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 26 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.76 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.12 g | 0.6% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 7 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Total sugars C | 0.88 g | |
| Protein C | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 86 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C C | 29.6 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 89.1 µg | 74% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.074 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 104 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 26.5 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 105 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 0.59 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 43 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 274 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.41 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.064 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 1.4 µg | 3% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 62%
- Fat 23%
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
- Protein1.2 gin the lowest quarter of broccoli (median 2.6 g)
- Fiber2.6 gabove the median for broccoli (median 2.5 g)
- Sugars0.88 gin the lowest quarter of broccoli (median 1.4 g)
- Fat0.76 gin the lowest quarter of broccoli (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.12 gin the lowest quarter of broccoli (median 0.68 g)
- Sodium7 mgin the lowest quarter of broccoli (median 153 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.053 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.35 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 | 0.08 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 | 0.099 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.27 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 | 1,030 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 957 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 92.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 104 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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: FNDDS (Survey).
| Per 100 g | USDA SR Legacy |
|---|---|
| Calories | 26 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7 g |
| Fat | 0.76 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.88 g |
| Sodium | 7 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw broccoli?
100 g of raw broccoli has 26 kcal. 1 cup (36 g): about 9 kcal.
How much protein is in raw broccoli?
Raw broccoli contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.43 g in 1 cup (36 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other broccoli, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2.6 g).
How many carbs are in raw broccoli?
Raw broccoli has 4.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.6 g of fiber and 0.88 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw broccoli?
Raw broccoli contains 0.76 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.12 g is saturated (0.6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw broccoli contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (74% DV), Vitamin C (33% DV), Folate (B9) (26% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw broccoli?
100 g contains 7 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does broccoli have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, broccoli, chinese, raw has 26 kcal, while broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 35 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 2709657. 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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