Broccoli



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 c. (91g)
DV %

1.5
--
2
9.5
0.5
0
5.1
1.3


Calories: 30.9
Total Sugars: 1.5g
Carb.: 6g
Fiber: 2.4g
Total Fats: 0.3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 2.6g
Sodium: 30mg

*Data provided by USDA

The dense flower bud clusters of a vegetable ((Brassica oleracea var. italica) of the mustard family, related to the cauliflower.


Broccoli is often found in recipes that also contain teriyaki sauce, water chestnuts, rigatoni, lo mein noodles, capellini (angel hair pasta) and cream of chicken soup

Seasonal Calendar for broccoli

  Local supplies are abundant and prices are low.  Local supplies are lower and prices are higher.
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