Broccoli, green, steamed
Last updated 3 Nov 2026
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Green broccoli is a vegetable; the figures here describe Calabrese broccoli cooked by steaming. It provides fibre, protein and a range of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and folate. Per 100g, steamed broccoli contains 3.8g of fibre, 4.1g of protein, 60mg of vitamin C and 72µg of folate.
Fibre supports normal bowel function, while vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from plant foods and supports normal immune function. Folate is needed for normal cell division and the formation of blood cells. Steamed broccoli is low in salt and saturated fat, although adding salt, butter or sauces changes its nutritional content. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 34 kcal |
Energy | 142 kJ |
Fat | 0.5g |
of which saturates | 0.12g |
Carbohydrate | 3.5g |
of which sugars | 2g |
3.8g | |
4.1g | |
Salt | 0.02g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 88g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
61µg | |
0µg | |
1.8mg | |
60mg | |
0.29mg | |
0.15mg | |
0.8mg | |
0.13mg | |
0µg | |
72µg | |
44mg | |
0.75mg | |
21mg | |
74mg | |
373mg | |
Sodium | 7mg |
0.6mg | |
0.08mg | |
1µg | |
2µg |
Other types of broccoli
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
28 kcal | 3.3g | 0.5g | 2.8g | |
28 kcal | 3.3g | 0.5g | 2.8g | |
34 kcal | 4.3g | 0.6g | 4g | |
31 kcal | 3.3g | 0.9g | – | |
19 kcal | 2.1g | 0.6g | – | |
35 kcal | 3.9g | 1.1g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (As raw, steamed for 3-9 minutes, Calabrese). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.