Calories in broccoli
100g of broccoli contain about 34 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| one broccoli
| cup, flowerets
| cup
| half cup
| 1 floweret
For example, a medium size broccoli (520 g) contain about 177 calories.
This is about 9% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli
Serving size: medium size broccoli (520 g)
changemedium size broccoli (520 g) (520g)cup, flowerets (71g)cup (156g)half cup (78g)1 floweret (60g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 34.53g
13%
Vitaminium C 463.84mg
515%
* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in broccoli
65% CARBS
27% PROTEIN
8% FAT
To visualize how much 177 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size broccoli is similar to that of, for example:
- 3 apples
- 2 glasses of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
- 1.5 slices of cheese
- 1.5 slices of bread
- 1 glass of milk
- 9 cubes of sugar
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about broccoli nutrition.
Per 100 g, Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C (99% DV) and an excellent source of vitamin K (85% DV).
Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg.
How many calories are in broccoli?
- Medium size broccoli (520 g)177 kcal
- Broccoli cup, flowerets (71g)24 kcal
- Cup of broccoli (156g)53 kcal
- Half cup of broccoli (78g)27 kcal
- Broccoli 1 floweret (60g)20 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of broccoli10 kcal
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