Calories in Broccoli, flower clusters, raw
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Broccoli, flower clusters, raw contains 28 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup flowerets (71 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 34% from protein and 9% from fat (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 104% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 18% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 11% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 28 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.35 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.054 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 27 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.1 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber I | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Total sugars I | 1.5 g | |
| Protein ? | 3 g | 6% |
| Vitamin C ? | 93.2 mg | 104% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.54 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 71 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 48 mg | 4% |
| Iron ? | 0.88 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium ? | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 66 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 325 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.045 mg | 5% |
| Manganese ? | 0.23 mg | 10% |
| Selenium I | 3 µg | 5% |
% 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 34%
- Carbohydrates 57%
- Fat 9%
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
- Protein3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.5 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.35 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.054 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium27 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.024 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.17 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.029 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.091 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.11 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.13 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.14 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.034 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.02 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.084 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.063 g |
| Valine ? | 0.13 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.15 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.05 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.12 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.21 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.38 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.095 g |
| Proline ? | 0.11 g |
| Serine ? | 0.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.038 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.047 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.13 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (10)
| Water ? | 90.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.92 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 118 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 3,000 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 71 µg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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, 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| White mushrooms, raw Raw | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 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 28 kcal. 1 cup flowerets (71 g): about 20 kcal. 1 floweret (11 g): about 3 kcal.
How much protein is in raw broccoli?
Raw broccoli contains 3 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in 1 cup flowerets (71 g). About 34% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw broccoli?
Raw broccoli has 5.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.3 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw broccoli?
Raw broccoli contains 0.35 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.054 g is saturated (0.3% 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 C (104% DV), Folate (B9) (18% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw broccoli?
100 g contains 27 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does broccoli have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, broccoli, flower clusters, raw has 28 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: 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 169330. 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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