Nutrition data (per 100 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
- Broccoli Raw contains 34 kcal per 100 g.
- Broccoli Raw contains 2.8 g of protein per 100 g.
- Broccoli Raw contains 2.6 g of fiber per 100 g.
- Broccoli Raw contains 0.4 g of total fat per 100 g (0.1 g saturated).
- Broccoli Raw contains 0 g of added sugar per 100 g.
- Broccoli Raw provides 33 mg of sodium per 100 g.
- Broccoli Raw provides 316 mg of potassium per 100 g.
- Broccoli Raw provides 47 mg of calcium per 100 g.
- Broccoli Raw scores 68/100 on FoodScore (good).
- Broccoli Raw is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed).
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 tableFiber (2.6g)+2
Micronutrients (Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate)+6
Whole food (NOVA 1)+10
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What holds it backNothing 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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Data & references
- Nutrient values: USDA FoodData Central.
- Daily Value baselines: FDA Daily Values and NIH Dietary Reference Intakes.
- Dietary pattern guidance: USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025.
- Processing classification: NOVA food classification.
- Scoring formula: FoodScore methodology.