USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Broccoli (cooked)?
Per 100g, Broccoli (cooked) has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 20/100. Its strongest contributions are Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
20/100
8 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 cup (156g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 1 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 kcal | 55 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 7 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 5 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 64 mg |
| Potassium | 293 mg | 457 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 62 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 33 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 65 mg | 101 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 108 µg | 168 µg |
Where Broccoli (cooked) contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Vitamin C
100%
65 mg per 100g
Vitamin K
100%
141 µg per 100g
Folate
54%
108 µg per 100g
Vitamin E
38%
1.5 mg per 100g
Sat fat
0 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
41 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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