
Broccoli
BLS 4.0 food: Broccoli raw (Broccoli roh), code G312100 · cross-reference USDA FDC #170379
Per portion (150 g)
Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims
Broccoli meets the legal condition for these claims (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012). The numbers show exactly why.
Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
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Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Folate has a role in the process of cell division.
Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
Also low in sodium and saturated fat — which relates to the authorised claims: “Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.” “Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.”
Goals this food supports
Full nutrient profile
Values per 100 g edible portion as published by the Max Rubner-Institut (BLS 4.0, 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0). "Origin" is the MRI's own data-provenance label; open "reference" for the underlying study or database. %NRV = share of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Annex XIII).
Energy & macronutrients
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 150 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 35 kcal | 52.5 kcal | BLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula | |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 5.4 g | BLS PROT625 · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceConverted value from: Campas-Baypoli, O. N., et al.; Biochemical composition and physicochemical properties of broccoli flours.; International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition; 2009; 60 Converted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Converted value from: dos Reis, L. C. R.; Effect of cooking on the concentration of bioactive compounds in broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. Avenger) and cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. Alphina F1) grown in an organic system.; Food Chemistry; 2015; 172 Converted value from: Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 | |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 0.9 g | BLS FAT · Scientific literaturereferenceCampas-Baypoli, O. N., et al.; Biochemical composition and physicochemical properties of broccoli flours.; International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition; 2009; 60 | |
| Carbohydrate (available) | 2.3 g | 3.5 g | BLS CHO · Calculated by formula | |
| Sugars (total) | 1.4 g | 2.1 g | BLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula | |
| starch | 0.55 g | 0.82 g | BLS STARCH · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 | |
| Dietary fibre | 3 g | 4.5 g | BLS FIBT · Laboratory analysis | |
| fibreSoluble | 1.3 g | 1.9 g | BLS FIBSOL · Laboratory analysis | |
| Water | 87.6 g | 131 g | BLS WATER · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceStea, T. H., et al.; Retention of folates in cooked, stored and reheated peas, broccoli and potatoes for use in modern large-scale service systems.; Food Chemistry; 2006; 101; 3 Koh, E., et al.; Content of ascorbic acid, quercetin, kaempferol and total phenolics in commercial broccoli; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2009; 22 Campas-Baypoli, O. N., et al.; Biochemical composition and physicochemical properties of broccoli flours.; International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition; 2009; 60 Vahteristo L., Lehikoinen K., Ollilainen V. and Varo P.; Application of an HPLC assay for the determination of folate derivatives in some vegetables, fruits and berries consumed in Finland; Food Chemistry; 1997; 59; 4 Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4 dos Reis, L. C. R.; Effect of cooking on the concentration of bioactive compounds in broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. Avenger) and cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. Alphina F1) grown in an organic system.; Food Chemistry; 2015; 172 Shohag, M. J. I., et al.; Folate Content and Composition of Vegetables Commonly Consumed in China.; Journal of Food Science; 2012; 77; 11 Fajardo, V., et al.; Folate content in fresh-cut vegetable packed products by 96-well microtiter plate microbiological assay.; Food Chemistry; 2015; 169 Bassett MN, Sammán NC; Folate content and retention in selected raw and processed foods; Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutricion; 2010 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Li, B. W. and Andrews, K. W.; Individual sugars, soluble, and insoluble dietary fiber contents of 70 high consumption foods.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2002; 15 Iwatani, Y., et al.; Determination of folate contents in some Australian vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2003; 16; 1 | |
| Salt | 0.07 g | 0.1 g | BLS NACL · Calculated by formula |
Fats & fatty acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 150 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.12 g | 0.18 g | BLS FASAT · Calculated by formula | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.04 g | 0.06 g | BLS FAMS · Calculated by formula | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.26 g | 0.39 g | BLS FAPU · Calculated by formula | |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (total) | 0.18 g | 0.27 g | BLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula | |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3) | 0.18 g | 0.27 g | BLS F18:3CN3 · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: Campas-Baypoli, O. N., et al.; Biochemical composition and physicochemical properties of broccoli flours.; International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition; 2009; 60 | |
| EPA | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS F20:5CN3 · Logische Null | |
| DHA | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS F22:6CN3 · Logische Null | |
| EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3) | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS | |
| omega6 | 0.08 g | 0.12 g | BLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula | |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6) | 0.08 g | 0.12 g | BLS F18:2CN6 · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: Campas-Baypoli, O. N., et al.; Biochemical composition and physicochemical properties of broccoli flours.; International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition; 2009; 60 | |
| Oleic acid | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | BLS F18:1CN9 · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: Campas-Baypoli, O. N., et al.; Biochemical composition and physicochemical properties of broccoli flours.; International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition; 2009; 60 | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS CHORL · Logische Null |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 150 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 57 µg | 85.5 µg | 7 % | BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 % | BLS VITD · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin E | 2.2 mg | 3.3 mg | 18 % | BLS VITE · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceConverted value from: Knecht, K., et al.; Tocopherol and tocotrienol analysis in raw and cooked vegetables: A validated method with emphasis on sample preparation.; Food Chemistry; 2015; 169 Converted value from: Kurilich, A. C.; Carotene, tocopherol, and ascorbate contents in subspecies of Brassica oleracea.; Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry; 1999; 47 Converted value from: Chun, J., et al.; Tocopherol and tocotrienol contents of raw and processed fruits and vegetables in the United States diet; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2006; 19; 2-3 |
| Vitamin K | 187 µg | 281 µg | 249 % | BLS VITK · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin C | 81 mg | 121 mg | 101 % | BLS VITC · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceKurilich, A. C.; Carotene, tocopherol, and ascorbate contents in subspecies of Brassica oleracea.; Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry; 1999; 47 Koh, E., et al.; Content of ascorbic acid, quercetin, kaempferol and total phenolics in commercial broccoli; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2009; 22 |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.15 mg | 0.23 mg | 14 % | BLS THIA · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.18 mg | 9 % | BLS RIBF · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 1.4 mg | 2.1 mg | 9 % | BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.61 mg | 0.92 mg | 10 % | BLS PANTAC · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.18 mg | 9 % | BLS VITB6 · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceOllilainen, V.; HPLC analysis of vitamin B6 in foods.; Agricultural and Food Science in Finland; 1999 Converted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Biotin | 4.1 µg | 6.2 µg | 8 % | BLS BIOT · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Folate | 89 µg | 134 µg | 45 % | BLS FOL · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 % | BLS VITB12 · Logische Null |
| Choline | 18.7 mg | 28.1 mg | USDA FDC 170379 |
Minerals & trace elements
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 150 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 26 mg | 39 mg | BLS NA · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4 | |
| Potassium | 396 mg | 594 mg | 20 % | BLS K · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceEkholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4 Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 64.5 mg | 5 % | BLS CA · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceKoivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4 Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 40.5 mg | 7 % | BLS MG · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceSanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 |
| Phosphorus | 45.3 mg | 68 mg | 6 % | BLS P · Laboratory analysis |
| Iron | 0.98 mg | 1.5 mg | 7 % | BLS FE · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceEkholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4 Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 |
| Zinc | 0.66 mg | 0.99 mg | 7 % | BLS ZN · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceKoivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2005 ; 2005 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Iodine | 2 µg | 3 µg | 1 % | BLS ID · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Selenium | 2.5 µg | 3.8 µg | 5 % | USDA FDC 170379 |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.1 mg | 7 % | BLS CU · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2005 ; 2005 Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 |
| Manganese | 0.37 mg | 0.55 mg | 18 % | BLS MN · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceEkholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| fluoride | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg | BLS FD · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
Essential amino acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 150 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 0.06 g | 0.09 g | BLS HIS · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Isoleucine | 0.13 g | 0.2 g | BLS ILE · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Leucine | 0.16 g | 0.24 g | BLS LEU · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Lysine | 0.15 g | 0.23 g | BLS LYS · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Methionine | 0.05 g | 0.07 g | BLS MET · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.12 g | 0.18 g | BLS PHE · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Threonine | 0.12 g | 0.18 g | BLS THR · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04 g | 0.06 g | BLS TRP · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Valine | 0.17 g | 0.26 g | BLS VAL · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
Sources
- Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0 — German Nutrient Database — Max Rubner-Institut
- FoodData Central — USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 — list of permitted health claims (consolidated) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims (incl. Annex: conditions for "source of" claims) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information (Annex XIII: Nutrient Reference Values; Art. 7(3)) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- EU Register of nutrition and health claims made on foods — European Commission
- Vitamin C — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin E — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin K — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Folate — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Potassium — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Manganese — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0. Licence CC BY 4.0. Selenium and choline: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 2018. fdc.nal.usda.gov.