Vegetables
How much protein is in broccoli?
Broccoli has 2.8 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (½ cup, chopped or diced, 44 g) has 1.2 g of protein and 15 calories.
- Protein, ½ cup, chopped or diced (44 g)
- 1.2 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 8.2 g
High protein density
Protein in broccoli by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bunch (608 g) | 17 g | 207 | 40.1 g | 2.4 g |
| ½ cup, chopped or diced (44 g) | 1.2 g | 15 | 2.9 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 stalk (151 g) | 4.2 g | 51 | 10 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 spear (about 5" long) (31 g) | 0.9 g | 11 | 2 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 NLEA serving (148 g) | 4.1 g | 50 | 9.8 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 cup chopped (91 g) | 2.5 g | 31 | 6 g | 0.4 g |
| 100 g | 2.8 g | 34 | 6.6 g | 0.4 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 34
- Protein
- 2.8 g
- Carbs
- 6.6 g
- Fat
- 0.4 g
- Fibre
- 2.6 g
- Sugar
- 1.7 g
- Sodium
- 33 mg
Vegetables: most protein per calorie
- Mushrooms 14.1 g protein per 100 cal
- Spinach 12.6 g protein per 100 cal
- Asparagus 10.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Kale 8.3 g protein per 100 cal
- Cauliflower 7.6 g protein per 100 cal
- Brussels sprouts 7.2 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is broccoli high in protein?
Yes. With 8.2 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 74% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of broccoli?
2.8 g, with 34 calories.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 170379: "Broccoli, raw" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.