Calories in broccoli
1 cup of broccoli (156 g) has 64 calories, with 4.2 g of protein, 10.1 g of carbs and 0.5 g of fat. That's 41 calories per 100 g.
| Nutrition | 1 cup (156 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 64 kcal | 41 kcal |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Carbs | 10.1 g | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Fibre | 3.9 g | 2.5 g |
Figures are from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and portions vary, so treat them as a good estimate.
Is broccoli good for a gym diet?
A good protein source, with 6.6 g for every 100 calories. A boiled egg, for comparison, gives 8.1 g.
Most of its calories come from carbs (66%), then protein (27%) and fat (7%).
A gym meal usually aims for 25 g of protein or more, depending on your daily target. From this alone, that's 6 cups (about 380 calories). The same 25 g from soya chunks is about 170 calories.
What's in it
Made with broccoli, plus spices.
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Similar foods
| Food | Portion | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage matar | 1 bowl (166 g) | 106 | 5.3 g |
| Aloo matar | 1 bowl (277 g) | 279 | 9.7 g |
| Baingan bharta | 1 bowl (326 g) | 212 | 4.6 g |
| Aloo gobhi | 1 bowl (176 g) | 187 | 3.3 g |
| Aloo sabzi | 1 bowl (202 g) | 181 | 3 g |
Updated . General fitness and nutrition guidance, not medical advice.
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