Broccoli belongs to cabbage family and consist of flowering dark green heads. The segmented branching stems of broccoli with unopened buds are called florets. All the stems connect to a thick stem at the bottom.
Broccoli has a crunchy texture. The stem of broccoli is greenish white in color and has a crunchy and fibrous texture. Broccoli has a earthy taste with slight bittersweet undertone.
Average weight of whole medium sized broccoli is 250 grams (9 ounces or 0.55 pounds). Average diameter of broccoli head / sphere is 10 – 20 cm (4- 8 inches).
Scientific name of Broccoli
Brassica oleracea
Other names of Broccoli
- Calabrese
- Brócoli
- Brócolos
- Broccolo
Calories by source in Broccoli
- Calories by carbohydrate in Broccoli = 70%
- Calories by fat in Broccoli = 10%
- Calories by protein in Broccoli = 20%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Broccoli
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Broccoli = 44%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Broccoli = 44%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Broccoli = 12%
Nutrition facts of Broccoli
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.37 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 2.82 | GRAM | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.64 | GRAM | 2% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Broccoli, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Broccoli, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Broccoli
- Select a broccoli with firm green head / florets.
- Avoid broccoli with yellow coloring
Availability of Broccoli
- Generally broccoli is available round the year
How to store Broccoli
- Broccoli can be stored at room temperature for 1 day
- Avoid washing in case you plan to store broccoli in refrigerator
- Broccoli can be stored in refrigerator for up-to 5 days
Complete nutrition facts of Broccoli
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