Calories in Broccoli
55 calories in 1 cup chopped (156 g) (35 kcal per 100 g)
Broccoli has 55 calories per 1 cup chopped (156 g). Use this quick USDA-sourced reference for calories and macros, then log the real meal in TrueCal when portions change.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 55 kcal | 35 kcal |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 2.4 g |
| Carbs | 11.2 g | 7.2 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 5.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 41 mg |
Macro calorie breakdown
Using the common 4 kcal per gram for protein, 4 kcal per gram for carbs, and 9 kcal per gram for fat convention, the 1 cup chopped (156 g) serving breaks into these macro-derived calorie shares.
- Protein: 3.7 g, about 14.8 kcal, or 22.8% of macro-derived calories.
- Carbs: 11.2 g, about 44.8 kcal, or 68.9% of macro-derived calories.
- Fat: 0.6 g, about 5.4 kcal, or 8.3% of macro-derived calories.
That equals 6.7 g protein per 100 calories for this serving.
Serving and 100 g context
The labeled serving is 156 g, which is 1.56 times the 100 g reference amount. That serving lists 55 calories, while the 100 g reference lists 35 kcal.
For macros, the same serving shows 3.7 g protein, 11.2 g carbs, and 0.6 g fat. The 100 g reference shows 2.4 g protein, 7.2 g carbs, and 0.4 g fat.
Other measured nutrients
Fiber is 5.1 g per 1 cup chopped (156 g) and 3.3 g per 100 g in the USDA data.
Sodium is 64 mg per 1 cup chopped (156 g) and 41 mg per 100 g in the USDA data.
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Data: USDA FoodData Central — Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt