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Broccoli: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat

A serving of broccoli listed as 1 cup (76 g) has 24 calories, 1.5 g of protein, 3.6 g of carbs and 0.2 g of fat. Per 100 g that is 31 kcal.

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24kcal per 1 cup (76 g)
31kcal per 100 g
1.5 gprotein per 1 cup

Broccoli serving sizes: calories and macros

ServingGramsCaloriesProtein gCarbs gFat g
100 g1003124.80.2
1 oz28.490.61.40.1
1 cup76241.53.60.2
1 piece1030.20.50
1 floweret1030.20.50

Where the calories in broccoli come from

Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, broccoli gets 28% of its calories from protein, 66% from carbs and 6% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (2 g protein, 4.8 g carbs, 0.2 g fat).

Protein 28%Carbs 66%Fat 6%

Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in broccoli

A 1 cup (76 g) of broccoli also contains 27.4 mg sodium, 1.8 g fiber and 0 g saturated fat.

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 cup (76 g)
Sodium36 mg27.4 mg
Fiber2.4 g1.8 g
Saturated fat0 g0 g
Potassium303 mg230.3 mg
Calcium46 mg35 mg
Iron0.7 mg0.5 mg
Vitamin C91.3 mg69.4 mg

How broccoli compares with similar foods

Among the 6 foods compared here, broccoli is number 4 when sorted from the lowest to the highest calories per 100 g (31 kcal). The comparison uses foods from the same food group (vegetables) that have a page on Besly.

Food (per 100 g)CaloriesProtein gCarbs gFat g
Cucumber100.62.20.2
Spinach272.92.40.6
Tomatoes270.85.50.6
Broccoli (this page)3124.80.2
Carrots410.99.60.2
Corn963.4211.5

Forms and preparations of broccoli

Across the 4 forms listed for broccoli, calories range from 22 kcal per 100 g (Broccoli raab, raw) to 63 kcal per 100 g (Broccoli, NS as to form, cooked).

Form or preparation (per 100 g)CaloriesProtein gCarbs gFat gDefault serving
Broccoli, raw (main entry)3124.80.21 cup (76 g): 24 kcal
Broccoli, NS as to form, cooked632.66.331 piece (10 g): 6 kcal
Broccoli raab, raw223.22.90.51 cup (40 g): 9 kcal
Broccoli raab, cooked463.22.93.11 cup (170 g): 78 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in 1 cup of broccoli?

1 cup (76 g) of broccoli has 24 calories, with 1.5 g protein, 3.6 g carbs and 0.2 g fat.

How many calories are in 100 g of broccoli?

100 g of broccoli has 31 calories, 2 g protein, 4.8 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 9 calories.

Is broccoli low in carbs?

Carbs supply 66% of the calories in broccoli (protein 28%, fat 6%). Per 100 g there are 4.8 g of carbs, and 1 cup (76 g) has 3.6 g, including 1.8 g of fiber.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “generic”, record us.generic.broccoli_raw). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.

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