Vegetables
Calories in Broccoli
Broccoli is a nutrition heavyweight with very few calories. One cup has just 31 calories but delivers vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and sulforaphane — a compound studied for cancer prevention. It's got more protein per calorie than most vegetables.
Per 100g
calories
Fiber: 2.6g per 100g
Per serving
calories — 1 cup chopped (91g)
Good to know
Roast at 425°F with olive oil and garlic — transforms the flavor completely.
Don't throw out the stems — peel and cook them. Same nutrition, different texture.
Steaming preserves more nutrients than boiling.
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| Food | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach | 23 | 2.9g | 3.6g | 0.4g |
| Sweet Potato | 86 | 1.6g | 20.1g | 0.1g |
| Potato | 77 | 2g | 17.5g | 0.1g |
| Carrot | 41 | 0.9g | 9.6g | 0.2g |
| Tomato | 18 | 0.9g | 3.9g | 0.2g |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in broccoli?
Broccoli contains 34 calories per 100 grams. 1 cup chopped (91g) has approximately 31 calories, with 2.5g protein, 6g carbs, and 0.4g fat.
How can I accurately track broccoli calories?
The most accurate way is to weigh your portion on a food scale. Alternatively, you can use CalShot to snap a photo of your broccoli and get an AI-powered calorie estimate in seconds — no weighing or manual logging required.