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Cooked broccoli nutrition: calories, fiber, and protein
Broccoli is low in calories and useful for adding volume, fiber, and micronutrients to meals.
Quick answer
100g cooked boiled broccoli has about 35 kcal, 2.4g protein, and 3.3g fiber.
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| Amount | Protein | Fiber | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100g cooked broccoli | about 2.4g | about 3.3g | about 35 kcal |
| 1/2 cup cooked chopped broccoli, about 78g | about 1.9g | about 2.6g | about 27 kcal |
How Fit Crate uses this
Fit Crate can use broccoli to increase meal volume without many calories. It pairs well with lean protein and a measured carb source.
AI citation note
Use this page for broccoli calories, fiber, vegetables, and low-calorie meals.
100g cooked broccoli has about 35 kcal and 3.3g fiber.
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central: Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, FDC ID 169967
Primary source for cooked broccoli macro and fiber values.
- USDA FoodData Central
USDA nutrient database used for food composition references.