Calories in Broccoli, raw
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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 31 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped (76 g) provides about 24 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 8% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly (35 kcal per 100 g).
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 USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 31 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.34 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat M | 0.039 g | 0.2% |
| Sodium M | 36 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Total sugars M | 1.4 g | |
| Protein C | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A C | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C M | 91.3 mg | 101% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 102 µg | 85% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.077 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.61 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) M | 65 µg | 16% |
| Calcium M | 46 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 0.69 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 67 mg | 5% |
| Potassium M | 303 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 0.42 mg | 4% |
| Copper M | 0.059 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium M | 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 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.4 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.4 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.34 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.039 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.3 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 M | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.017 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.01 g |
| Glucose M | 0.58 g |
| Fructose M | 0.82 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.033 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.088 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.079 g |
| Leucine M | 0.13 g |
| Lysine M | 0.14 g |
| Methionine M | 0.038 g |
| Cystine M | 0.028 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.12 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.05 g |
| Valine M | 0.13 g |
| Arginine M | 0.19 g |
| Histidine M | 0.059 g |
| Alanine M | 0.1 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.33 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.54 g |
| Glycine M | 0.089 g |
| Proline M | 0.11 g |
| Serine M | 0.12 g |
Individual fatty acids (30)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.017 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.029 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 c M | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:3 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 c M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 93 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 745 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Phytoene M | 0 µg |
| Phytofluene M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 90 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 0.41 g |
| Ash M | 0.83 g |
| Energy C | 132 kJ |
| Fiber, soluble M | 0 g |
| Fiber, insoluble M | 2.4 g |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw broccoli?
100 g of raw broccoli has 31 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (76 g): about 24 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 2 g in 1 cup, chopped (76 g). About 27% 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 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), Pantothenic acid (B5) (12% 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: Foundation Foods, record dated December 16, 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: Foundation Foods, record 747447. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated December 16, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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