FoodScore
0/ 100
Goodvegetable· 100 g

Broccoli Raw

Broccoli Raw scores 68/100 on FoodScore (Good).

Fiber
2.6g
9% of Daily Value
Protein
2.82g
6% of Daily Value
Added sugar
0g
0% of Daily Value
Sodium
33mg
1% of Daily Value
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What it brings to the table
Fiber (2.6g)+2
Micronutrients (Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate)+6
Whole food (NOVA 1)+10
What holds it back

Nothing significantly penalised here. Well done.

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Reader questions
Is broccoli raw healthy?
Broccoli Raw scores 68/100 (Good). It's minimally processed, which supports the score.
Is broccoli raw good for weight loss?
Not especially. Broccoli Raw is low in fiber and protein, which makes it less filling per calorie.
Is broccoli raw safe for people with diabetes?
Broccoli Raw has little or no added sugar per 100g, which makes it a reasonable fit for blood-sugar-aware eating patterns.
Is broccoli raw ultra-processed?
No — Broccoli Raw is NOVA 1, meaning it's either whole (1), culinary (2), or lightly processed (3).

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