Broccoli Leaves (Raw)
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Vegetables and Vegetable Products
A 100g serving covers 104% of the daily recommended Vitamin C, making Broccoli Leaves (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (3g), fat (0.3g), and carbohydrates (5.1g) per 100g. With 28 calories per 100g, Broccoli Leaves (Raw) fits comfortably into calorie-controlled meal plans without sacrificing volume. Sodium is modest at 27mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Fiber content sits at 2.3g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Beyond its macros, Broccoli Leaves (Raw) provides notable amounts of Vitamin C, Folate, Pantothenic Acid per 100g.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein34%3 g
- Fat9%0.35 g
- Carbs57%5.1 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 90.7 | G |
| Energy | 28.0 | KCAL |
| Protein | 3.0 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.35 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.1 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.3 | G |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 93.2 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.07 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.12 | MG |
| Niacin | 0.64 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.16 | MG |
| Folate, total | 71.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 48.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0.88 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 66.0 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 325 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 27.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.40 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.23 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 3.0 | UG |
| Energy | 118 | kJ |
| Ash | 0.92 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.54 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 71.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 71.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 16000 | IU |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.05 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.05 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.007 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.02 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.02 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.17 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.04 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.13 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.03 | G |
| Threonine | 0.09 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.11 | G |
| Leucine | 0.13 | G |
| Lysine | 0.14 | G |
| Methionine | 0.03 | G |
| Cystine | 0.02 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.08 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.06 | G |
| Valine | 0.13 | G |
| Arginine | 0.14 | G |
| Histidine | 0.05 | G |
| Alanine | 0.12 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 0.21 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 0.38 | G |
| Glycine | 0.10 | G |
| Proline | 0.11 | G |
| Serine | 0.10 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
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Nutrient Highlights
- Broccoli Leaves (Raw) is a excellent source of Vitamin C (104% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
Dietary Considerations
Broccoli Leaves (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 27mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
The antioxidant content of Broccoli Leaves (Raw) supports anti-inflammatory dietary patterns. See the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin C: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
- Fiber: top 23% (#1,900 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 169329.
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