Calories in Broccoli, raw
Generic food Raw Vegetables
This record duplicates Broccoli, raw from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Broccoli, raw contains 39 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 floweret (10 g) provides about 4 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 8% from fat (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 101% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 85% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 16% 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 | 39 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.34 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.039 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 36 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Total sugars C | 1.4 g | |
| Protein C | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A C | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C C | 91.3 mg | 101% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 102 µg | 85% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.077 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 65 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 18.7 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 46 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 0.69 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 67 mg | 5% |
| Potassium C | 303 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.42 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.059 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 1.6 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 65%
- Fat 8%
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
- Protein2.6 gin the lowest quarter of broccoli (median 2.6 g)
- Fiber2.4 gin the lowest quarter of broccoli (median 2.5 g)
- Sugars1.4 gin the lowest quarter of broccoli (median 1.4 g)
- Fat0.34 gin the lowest quarter of broccoli (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.039 gin the lowest quarter of broccoli (median 0.68 g)
- Sodium36 mgin the lowest quarter of broccoli (median 153 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90 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 | 0.017 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 | 0.017 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 | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.029 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.021 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 | 93 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 745 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 90 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 65 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw broccoli?
100 g of raw broccoli has 39 kcal. 1 floweret (10 g): about 4 kcal. 1 piece (10 g): about 4 kcal. 1 cup (90 g): about 35 kcal.
How much protein is in raw broccoli?
Raw broccoli contains 2.6 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.26 g in 1 floweret (10 g). About 27% 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 6.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.4 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw broccoli?
Raw broccoli contains 0.34 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.039 g is saturated (0.2% 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 (101% DV), Vitamin K (85% DV), Folate (B9) (16% DV) and Vitamin B6 (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw broccoli?
100 g contains 36 mg of sodium, 2% 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 2709643. 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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