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Broccoli, ½ cup, chopped (78 g), contains about 1.9 g of protein, 2.6 g of fiber and 27 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.
At a glance
- Protein
- 1.9 g
- Fiber
- 2.6 g
- Calories
- 27 kcal
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 7 g
Portions from USDA FoodData Central
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Fiber | Carbohydrate | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chosen serving: ½ cup, chopped | 78 g | 27 kcal | 1.9 g | 2.6 g | 5.6 g | 0.3 g |
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 35 kcal | 2.4 g | 3.3 g | 7.2 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 spear (about 5" long) | 37 g | 13 kcal | 0.9 g | 1.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 stalk, small (5" long) | 140 g | 49 kcal | 3.3 g | 4.6 g | 10.1 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long) | 180 g | 63 kcal | 4.3 g | 5.9 g | 12.9 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 stalk, large (11"-12" long) | 280 g | 98 kcal | 6.7 g | 9.2 g | 20.1 g | 1.1 g |
A familiar serving, made clear
Half a cup of cooked broccoli is a side portion that adds fiber next to the main part of the meal.
Where these numbers come from
USDA description: Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt. FDC ID: 169967. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.
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