Broccoli
Broccoli is a type of vegetable commonly used in grain dishes, grills, bbq, pastas, and much more!
The flavor profile for broccoli can be described as fresh and grassy.
Broccoli contains over 19+ nutrients including 10 vitamins and 9 minerals. Broccoli is also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Broccoli
There are 9 uses for broccoli. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Grain Dishes.
- Grills, BBQ.
- Pastas.
- Pizza, Calzones.
- Salads.
- Side Dish.
- Snack.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming broccoli.
- Never wash broccoli before storing it. This is because wet broccoli can develop mold quickly and will not stay fresh for long.
- As with all produce, broccoli should be washed and its florets should be separated before eating.
- Broccoli is always green, so if there is any hint of yellow or dark brown on the broccoli heads, it is better to avoid buying it.
- Roast raw broccoli in an oven for a crispy tasty side dish.
- Steam broccoli in a steamer basket or in a microwave to retain more nutrients.
- Add broccoli to pasta for a dish with more texture and taste.
- You can also eat the broccoli stem by cutting off the very bottom part.
- Use broccoli in stir fry recipes as the main vegetable.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy broccoli is.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Broccoli - Fresh
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
34
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 33mg
1%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 7g
5%
Dietary Fiber 3g
9%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 3g
6%
Vitamin C 119%
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Vitamin K 113%
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Folate 16%
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Vitamin B6 14%
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Manganese 12%
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Pantothenic Acid 11%
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Riboflavin 11%
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Phosphorous 9%
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Potassium 7%
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Magnesium 7%
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Thiamin 6%
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Copper 6%
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Vitamin E 5%
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Selenium 5%
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Zinc 5%
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Niacin 5%
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Calcium 5%
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Choline 4%
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Vitamin A 4%
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Iron 4%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 2 micronutrients.
- Good source of 5 micronutrients.