How many calories are in 100 grams of broccoli?

Broccoli, Raw contains 34 calories per 100 g, along with 2.8 g of protein, 6.6 g of carbohydrates, and 0.4 g of fat.

What is the calorie density of broccoli?

Broccoli, Raw has a calorie density of 0.34 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).

How many calories are in one spear (about 5" long of broccoli?

One spear (about 5" long of Broccoli, Raw weighs about 31 g and provides roughly 11 calories.

Broccoli

Very low calorie density

Raw

Calories per 100 g

Density

0.34kcal/g

Protein / 100g

2.8g

Carbs / 100g

6.6g

Fat / 100g

0.4g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Broccoli, Raw has 0.34 calories per gram (34 per 100 g). Mostly water and fiber. You can eat a large volume of these foods for very few calories. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

Portion	Weight	Calories
Spear (About 5" Long	31 g	11
Cup, Chopped Or Diced	44 g	15
Cup Chopped	91 g	31
Nlea Serving	148 g	50
Stalk	151 g	51
Bunch	608 g	207
100 g	100 g	34

Where the calories come from

Protein2.8 g / 100 g27% of calories
Carbs6.6 g / 100 g65% of calories
Fat0.4 g / 100 g8% of calories

Quick comparisons

Broccoli, Raw is 2.3× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.34 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
Broccoli, Raw is 1.4× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.34 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
Broccoli, Raw is 7.4× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.34 vs 2.52 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about broccoli

How many calories are in 100 grams of broccoli?: Broccoli, Raw contains 34 calories per 100 g, along with 2.8 g of protein, 6.6 g of carbohydrates, and 0.4 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of broccoli?: Broccoli, Raw has a calorie density of 0.34 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one spear (about 5" long of broccoli?: One spear (about 5" long of Broccoli, Raw weighs about 31 g and provides roughly 11 calories.

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