Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange.
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Description

Broccoli is a food in the "Vegetables" category and it is high in carbohydrates. It is a food with a very low energy density: 100g provide about 1% of the recommended daily energy intake. Broccoli as a high content of , which is why its daily consumption should be limited. Broccoli is rich in minerals and vitamins. The most present mineral is Potassium (K) and in 100g it contains enough Manganese (Mn) to provide 9% of the daily requirement. The most common vitamin is Ascorbic acid (C) and in 100g it contains enough Ascorbic acid (C) to provide 99% of the daily requirement.

Glycemic Index: 10/100 (low)

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Nutrition Facts (100g)

RDA
Energy 34 kcal
142 kJ
2%
Water 89.3 g
89 ml
4%
Protein 2.82 g 6%
Carbohydrate 6.64 g 2%
Sugars 1.7 g 3%
Fiber 2.6 g 9%
Fat 0.37 g 0%
Saturated 2 0.114 g (of recommended max) 1%
Monounsatured 0.031 g 0%
Polyunsatured 0.112 g 1%

2 A maximum of 20g of saturated fat per day is recommended

Minerals

Calcium (Ca) 47 mg 4%
Iron (Fe) 1 mg 6%
Magnesium (Mg) 21 mg 5%
Phosphorus (P) 66 mg 5%
Potassium (K) 316 mg 7%
Sodium (Na) 33 mg 1%
Zinc (Zn) 0.41 mg 4%
Copper (Cu) 0.049 mg 5%
Manganese (Mn) 0.21 mg 9%
Selenium (Se) 0.0025 mg 5%

Vitamins

Thiamin (B1) 0.071 mg 6%
Riboflavin (B2) 0.117 mg 9%
Niacin (B3) 0.639 mg 4%
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.573 mg 11%
Pyridoxine (B6) 0.175 mg 10%
Folate (B9) 0.063 mg 16%
Ascorbic acid (C) 89.2 mg 99%
Vitamin A 0.031 mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.102 mg 85%
Vitamin E 0.78 mg 5%

Data analysis

Macronutrients relative proportion

This graph shows the relative percentage of each macronutrient in relation to the one most present. Broccoli is high in carbohydrates.

Carbohydrates: 67.5%
Fats: 3.8%
Proteins: 28.7%

Vitamins relative proportion

This graph shows the percentage of each vitamin in relation to the one most present. The most abundant vitamin is Ascorbic Acid (C). Ascorbic Acid (C) is a water soluble vitamin. This means that it is easily absorbed by the body and any excess is removed. Ascorbic Acid (C) is important for the synthesis of certain proteins and neurotransmitters. It helps to heal wounds and it's a natural antioxidant.

This graph shows the amount of each vitamin (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).

Minerals relative proportion

This graph shows the percentage of each mineral in relation to the one most present. The most abundant mineral is Potassium (K). Potassium (K) is labeled as macromineral because the body needs it in high amount. Potassium (K) helps the body keep proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.

This graph shows the amount of each mineral (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).

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Food
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Macronutrients Carbohydrate Fat Protein Water Fiber
Vitamins Thiamin (B1) Riboflavin (B2) Niacin (B3) Pantothenic Acid (B5) Pyridoxine (B6) Folate (B9) Cobalamine (B12) Ascorbic Acid (C) Vitamin A Vitamin K Vitamin E Vitamin D
Minerals Calcium (Ca) Iron (Fe) Magnesium (Mg) Phosphorus (P) Potassium (K) Sodium (Na) Zinc (Zn) Copper (Cu) Manganese (Mn) Iodine (I) Selenium (Se) Fluoride (F)
Amino acids Arginine Histidine Lysine Aspartic Acid Glutamic Acid Serine Threonine Asparagine Glutamine Cysteine Selenocysteine Glycine Proline Alanine Isoleucine Leucine Methionine Phenylalanine Tryptophan Tyrosine Valine