Broccoli: Calories and Nutrition Analysis


Broccoli - calories, kcal

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)  change
medium size broccoli (520 g) (520g)cup, flowerets (71g)cup (156g)half cup (78g)1 floweret (60g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Calories
177

% Daily Value

Total Fat 1.92g
2%

Cholesterol 0mg
0%

Sodium 171.6mg
7%

Total Carbohydrates 34.53g
13%

Dietary Fiber 13.52g
48%

Protein 14.66g
29%

Vitaminium C 463.84mg
515%

Calcium 244.4mg
19%

Iron 3.8mg
21%

Potassium 1643.2mg
35%

* 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.

medium size broccoli (520 g) has 177 kcal. For burning these calories you have to:
Bike25 min.Bike
Horse ride33 min.Horse ride
Play tennis17 min.Tennis
Run18 min.Run
Swim21 min.Swim
Calories in Broccoli Compared with Others in Vegetables Category

100g of Broccoli

Nutrition

  • Calories34
  • Carbs Total6.64 g
  • Dietary fiber2.6 g
  • Fat0.37 g
  • Protein2.82 g

Vitamins

  • Vit A623 IU
  • Vit B1 (Thiamine)0.071 mg
  • Vit B2 (riboflavin)0.117 mg
  • Vit B3 (Niacin)0.639 mg
  • Vit B50.573 mg
  • Vit B60.175 mg
  • Vit B9 (Folic acid)63 mcg
  • Vit C89.2 mg
  • Vit E0.17 mg
  • Vit K101.6 mcg

Minerals

  • Potassium316 mg
  • Magnessium21 mg
  • Calcium47 mg
  • Sodium33 mg
  • Iron0.73 mg
  • Zink0.41 mg
  • Beta karoten361 mcg

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
Broccoli - caloies, wieght

About the data

Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.

Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.

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