Broccoli

Broccoli is a plant in the cabbage family, whose large flower head is used as a vegetable. The word broccoli, from the Italian plural of broccolo, refers to "the flowering top of a cabbage". Broccoli is usually boiled or steamed, but may be eaten raw and has become popular as a raw vegetable in hors d'œuvre trays. Broccoli is classified in the Italica cultivar group of the species Brassica oleracea. Broccoli has large flower heads, usually green ... More

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Also known as:

  • Broccoli, raw

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Nutrients per 100g:

Nutrient Quantity per 100g
  • 2.82 g (0.0995 oz )
  • 0.37 g (0.013 oz )
  • 6.64 g (0.234 oz )
  • 0.87 g (0.031 oz )
  • 0.1 g (0.0035 oz )
  • 0.49 g (0.017 oz )
  • 0.68 g (0.024 oz )
  • 0.21 g (0.0074 oz )
  • 0.21 g (0.0074 oz )
  • 89.3 g (3.15 oz )
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Energy per 100g:

  • 141 kJ (8.8E+17 MeV )

USDA Equivalent:

  • 11090
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