Calories in Broccoli and cauliflower, cooked, fat added
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Broccoli and cauliflower, cooked, fat added contains 46 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (160 g) provides about 74 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from carbohydrates and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly (46 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 12% 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 | 46 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.7 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.69 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 135 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 1.2 g | |
| Protein C | 2.3 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A C | 36 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 34.6 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 50.5 µg | 42% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.045 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 47 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 24.3 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 36 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 136 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.028 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 34%
- Fat 48%
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
- Protein2.3 gabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.8 gabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.2 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat2.7 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.69 gabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium135 mgbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.92 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.81 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 | 0.67 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.064 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.39 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.88 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 297 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 542 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 9 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 89.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 47 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Broccoli and cauliflower
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli and cauliflower, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 23 | 2.4 g | 4.5 g | 0.17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli, frozen, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 50 | 3 g | 5.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 41 | 1.6 g | 3.6 g | 2.8 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 47 | 3 g | 5.2 g | 2.3 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, cooked with oil Cooked | 53 | 3 g | 5.2 g | 3 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked with oil Cooked | 45 | 1.6 g | 3.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 38 | 1.6 g | 3.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, fat added Cooked | 41 | 2.2 g | 3 g | 2.8 g |
| Broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, cooked, fat added Cooked | 50 | 1.7 g | 5.4 g | 2.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked broccoli and cauliflower?
100 g of cooked broccoli and cauliflower has 46 kcal. 1 cup (160 g): about 74 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked broccoli and cauliflower?
Cooked broccoli and cauliflower contains 2.3 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.7 g in 1 cup (160 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked broccoli and cauliflower?
Cooked broccoli and cauliflower has 4.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked broccoli and cauliflower?
Cooked broccoli and cauliflower contains 2.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.69 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked broccoli and cauliflower contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (42% DV), Vitamin C (38% DV) and Folate (B9) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked broccoli and cauliflower?
100 g contains 135 mg of sodium, 6% 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 2710032. 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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