Calories in Broccoli

Calories in Broccoli are extremely low, as with most vegetables. Broccoli is full of vitamins and minerals such as beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, folic acid, calcium and fiber. Broccoli also contains potassium and iron.

One of the many health benefits of broccoli includes reducing cancer, especially colon and lung cancer as it is one of the best sources of glucosinolates, a natural component of many plants. Carbohydrates form the majority of the calories, although Broccoli Raab (or Rapini) has a lot less carbs than Broccoli.

In the calorie tables below you'll notice that the number of calories for both cooked and raw is almost the same.

We have also included the number of calories in Broccoli Raab (also known as rabe or rapini). These are leaves whose buds resemble Broccoli and are from the same family.

We've included a nutrition table, near the bottom of this page, that compares cooked Broccoli with Broccoli Raab (or Rapini). You'll notice that Rapini is superior for the majority of the nutrients.

Have a look how Broccoli compares to other calories in vegetables to help you create your own diet plan.

Read about Broccoli nutrition to learn more about the benefits of Broccoli. You can also compare the nutrition levels of this vegetable with our vegetable nutrition facts table.

All of our calorie information is sourced from the US Department of Agriculture.

Broccoli, raw

Refuse: 39% (Leaves and tough stalks with trimmings)
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica

Serving size:	Calories per Serving
100 grams	34.0 kcal (142 kJ)
1 ounce (28g)	9.5 kcal (39.8 kJ)
1 cup chopped (91g)	30.9 kcal (129 kJ)
1/2 cup, chopped or diced (44g)	15.0 kcal (62.8 kJ)
1 bunch (608g)	207 kcal (867 kJ)
1 spear (about 5" long) (31g)	10.5 kcal (44.0 kJ)
1 stalk (151g)	51.3 kcal (215 kJ)
1 NLEA Serving (148g)	50.3 kcal (211 kJ)

Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Refuse: 0%

Serving size:	Calories per Serving
100 grams	35.0 kcal (147 kJ)
1 ounce (28g)	9.8 kcal (41.0 kJ)
1/2 cup, chopped (78g)	27.3 kcal (114 kJ)
1 spear (about 5" long) (37g)	13.0 kcal (54.4 kJ)
1 stalk, small (5" long) (140g)	49.0 kcal (205 kJ)
1 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long) (180g)	63.0 kcal (264 kJ)
1 stalk, large (11"-12" long) (280g)	98.0 kcal (410 kJ)

Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Refuse: 0%

Serving size:	Calories per Serving
100 grams	35.0 kcal (147 kJ)
1 ounce (28g)	9.8 kcal (41.0 kJ)
1/2 cup, chopped (78g)	27.3 kcal (114 kJ)
1 spear (about 5" long) (37g)	13.0 kcal (54.4 kJ)
1 stalk, small (5" long) (140g)	49.0 kcal (205 kJ)
1 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long) (180g)	63.0 kcal (264 kJ)
1 stalk, large (11"-12" long) (280g)	98.0 kcal (410 kJ)

Broccoli raab, raw

Refuse: 0%
Scientific Name: Brassica ruvo
Common Name: Broccoli rabe, Rapini

Serving size:	Calories per Serving
100 grams	22 kcal (92 kJ)
1 cup chopped, 40 grams	9 kcal (37 kJ)
1 stalk, 19 grams	4 kcal (7 kJ)

Broccoli raab, cooked

Refuse: 0%
Scientific Name: Broccoli rabe, Rapini

Serving size:	Calories per Serving
100 grams	33 kcal (136 kJ)
1 bunch cooked, 437 grams	144 kcal (594 kJ)
1 NLEA Serving, 85 grams	28 kcal (116 kJ)

Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Broccoli Raab Nutrition


Broccoli nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica (Broccoli) Brassica ruvo (Rapini)
Proximates:
Broccoli Nutrients	Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt	Broccoli raab, cooked
Water	89.25 g	91.41 g
Energy	146 kJ (35 kcal)	136 kJ (33 kcal)
Protein	2.38 g	3.83 g
Carbohydrates	7.18 g	3.12 g
Total Fat:	0.41 g	0.52 g
Fiber	3.3 g	2.8 g
Sugars, total	1.39 g	0.62 g
Minerals:
Calcium, Ca	40 mg (4%)	118 mg (11%)
Iron, Fe	0.67 mg (3.72%)	1.27 mg (7.06%)
Magnesium, Mg	21 mg (5.25%)	27 mg (6.75%)
Phosphorus, P	67 mg (6.7%)	82 mg (8.2%)
Potassium, K	293 mg (6.23%)	343 mg (7.3%)
Sodium, Na	41 mg (1.78%)	56 mg (2.43%)
Zinc, Zn	0.45 mg (3%)	0.54 mg (3.6%)
Copper, Cu	0.061 mg (3.05%)	0.075 mg (3.75%)
Manganese, Mn	0.194 mg (9.7%)	0.38 mg (19%)
Selenium, Se	1.6 mcg (2.29%)	1.3 mcg (1.86%)
Vitamins:
Vitamin C	64.9 mg (108%)	37 mg (61%)
Thiamin (Vit. B1)	0.063 mg (4.2%)	0.169 mg (11%)
Riboflavin (Vit. B2)	0.123 mg (7.24%)	0.14 mg (8.24%)
Niacin (Vit. B3)	0.553 mg (2.77%)	2.015 mg (10%)
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.616 mg (6.16%)	0.448 mg (4.48%)
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg (10%)	0.22 mg (11%)
Folate (Vit. B9)	108 mcg (27%)	71 mcg (17%)
Vitamin A	1548 iu (31%)	4533 iu (90%)
Vitamin E	1.45 mg (12%)	2.53 mg (21%)
Vitamin K	141.1 mcg (176%)	256 mcg (320%)
Percentages are relative to US Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for adults.