Broccoli is a nutritious vegetable rich in essential nutrients. Here's a brief nutritional overview per 100 grams of raw broccoli:
- Calories: 55
- Protein: 3.7 grams
- Carbohydrates: 11.2 grams
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 grams
- Sugars: 1.7 grams
- Fat: 0.6 grams
Additionally, broccoli is a good source of:
- Vitamins:
- Vitamin C: 89.2 mg
- Vitamin A: 623 IU
- Vitamin K: 101.6 mcg
- Folate: 63 mcg
- Minerals:
- Potassium: 316 mg
- Calcium: 47 mg
- Iron: 0.7 mg
- Magnesium: 21 mg
These values can vary slightly based on factors like cooking methods. Including broccoli in your diet provides a range of vitamins and minerals with relatively low calorie content.
