Broccoli — Calories and Macros

Steamed florets. Best veggie-to-calorie protein density.

High fiberLow fatLow calorie density
55cal

per 1 cup cooked (156g)
3% of a 2,000 cal day

Protein

3.7g

Carbs

11g

Fat

0.6g

Fiber

5g

Sugar

2.6g

Per 100 grams

Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.

Calories

35

Protein

2.4g

Carbs

7.1g

Fat

0.4g

Fiber

3.2g

Sugar

1.7g

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Common questions

How many calories are in broccoli?

1 cup cooked (156g) of broccoli has 55 calories, with 3.7g protein, 11g carbs, and 0.6g fat.

How much protein is in broccoli?

Broccoli has 3.7g of protein per 1 cup cooked (156g). That is about 7g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.

Is broccoli good for weight loss?

Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Broccoli is relatively light for its portion, so it fits comfortably within most calorie targets.

Is broccoli healthy?

Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. It brings fiber. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, broccoli is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.

Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.