Botanically Broccoli is a member of Cruciferous family vegetables such as Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage etc…

Broccoli is a cabbage family vegetable. The phytonutrient contents present Broccoli have been found to health promoting and disease preventing properties.



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Nutritional values of Broccoli:


Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA
Energy 34 Kcal 1.5%
Carbohydrates 6.64 g 5%
Protein 2.82 g 5%
Total Fat 0.37 g 1%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.60 g 7%

Vitamins
Folates 63 µg 16%
Niacin 0.639 mg 4%
Pantothenic acid 0.573 mg 12%
Pyridoxine 0.175 mg 13%
Riboflavin 0.117 mg 9%
Thiamin 0.071 mg 6%
Vitamin A 623 IU 21%
Vitamin C 89.2 mg 149%
Vitamin E 0.17 mg 1.5%
Vitamin K 101.6 µg 85%

Electrolytes
Sodium 33 mg 2%
Potassium 316 mg 7%

Minerals
Calcium 47 mg 5%
Copper 0.049 mg 5.5%
Iron 0.73 mg 9%
Magnesium 21 mg 5%
Manganese 0.210 mg 9%
Selenium 2.5 µg 5%
Zinc 0.41 mg 4%

Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-β 361 µg --
Crypto-xanthin-β 1 µg --
Lutein-zeaxanthin 1403 µg --


Health Benefits of Broccoli:


Broccoli is a power house for many phytonutrients such as thiyocyanates, sulforaphane, isothiocyanates, indoles. And the flavonoids compounds like beta-carotene, lutein, cryptoxanthin present in broccoli protect against prostate, colon, Urinary bladder and breast cancers.

Broccoli is a rich source of Vitamin C it holds aroung 89 grms or about 150 RDA per 100 g. The vitamin c Present in Broccoli is a powerful natural antioxidant which fights against the flu viruses.

The green Broccoli leafs are the excellent source of carotenoids, and Vitamin A.

Broccoli is one of the low calorie vegetable, It is rich in fiber, minerals, Vitamins and anti Oxidants.

And more Broccoli is a good source of minerals like Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Zinc and Phosphorous.


Serving Tips:


Broccoli Can be consumed raw or in salad. Its young green heads can be used for this.