Nutritional Benefits of Broccoli
Broccoli is the superhero of the vegetable kingdom with its rich vitamin A content, notice broccoli's dark green color as an indicator of its hearty carotene content. Though a bit on the bitter side, broccoli leaves are completely edible and also contain generous amounts of vitamin A.
Quick Facts
- Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange.
- It has almost as much calcium as whole milk and the calcium is better absorbed.
- It contains selenium, a mineral that has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-viral properties .
- Broccoli is a modest source of vitamin A and alpha-tocopherol
vitamin E.
By including broccoli regularly in our diets, we can reduce the risk of ailments like cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease.
|
Broccoli |
Per Serving 1 Medium Stalk (148g) |
| Total Calories |
45 |
| Calories from Fat |
0 |
| Total Fat (g) |
0.5 |
| Sodium (mg) |
55 |
| Potassium (mg) |
540 |
| Total Carbohydrate (g) |
8 |
| Dietary Fibre (g) |
5 |
| Sugars (g) |
3 |
| Protein (g) |
5 |
| % DV Vitamin A |
15 |
| % DV Vitamin C |
220 |
| % DV Calcium |
6 |
| % DV Iron |
6 |
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