Broccoli — Calories and Macros
Steamed florets. Best veggie-to-calorie protein density.
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.