Vegetable
Broccoli (frozen, spears, unprepared) Nutrition Facts
USDA description: Broccoli, frozen, spears, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Per 100 g, Broccoli (frozen, spears, unprepared) provides 29 calories. A typical portion, 1/3 package (95 g), has 28 calories, 2.9 g protein, 5.1 g carbs and 0.3 g fat.
- calories
- 29
- protein
- 3.1 g
- carbs
- 5.4 g
- fat
- 0.3 g
Per 100 g.
Calories and macros per serving
Serving weights are USDA's own for this record; each value is the per-100 g amount scaled to that weight. % = share of the FDA Daily Value.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 291% | 3.1 g6% | 5.4 g2% | 0.3 g<1% | 3 g11% | 1.5 g |
| 1/3 package10 oz · 95 g | 281% | 2.9 g6% | 5.1 g2% | 0.3 g<1% | 2.9 g10% | 1.4 g |
| 1 package10 oz · 284 g | 824% | 8.7 g17% | 15 g6% | 1 g1% | 8.5 g30% | 4.2 g |
| 1 package2 lb · 907 g | 26313% | 28 g56% | 49 g18% | 3.1 g4% | 27 g97% | 13 g |
Calories in kcal. n/r = not reported for this food.
Raw, cooked and other forms
Cooking changes water content, so values per 100 g shift. Each row is its own USDA record.
| Form (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli (frozen, spears, unprepared) (this page) | 29 | 3.1 g | 5.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Broccoli (frozen, spears, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) | 28 | 3.1 g | 5.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Broccoli (frozen, spears, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) | 28 | 3.1 g | 5.4 g | 0.1 g |
How Broccoli ranks among vegetables
Rank 1 = the most of that nutrient among the vegetables on CalorieExplorer. Per 200 kcal shows nutrient density: how much you get for the same calories.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 200 kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.1 g#28 of 124 vegetables | 21 g#13 of 124 vegetables |
| Fiber | 3 g#25 of 113 vegetables | 21 g#16 of 113 vegetables |
| Potassium | 250 mg#63 of 124 vegetables | 1,724 mg#50 of 124 vegetables |
| Calcium | 41 mg#32 of 124 vegetables | 283 mg#27 of 124 vegetables |
| Iron | 0.72 mg#61 of 124 vegetables | 5 mg#45 of 124 vegetables |
| Magnesium | 16 mg#72 of 123 vegetables | 110 mg#61 of 123 vegetables |
| Vitamin C | 68 mg#16 of 121 vegetables | 471 mg#17 of 121 vegetables |
| Vitamin A | 57 µg#39 of 115 vegetables | 393 µg#40 of 115 vegetables |
Macronutrient Breakdown
Compared with the median of vegetables
Per 100 g; median of the 123 vegetables with a value.
- Calories
- Broccoli: 29 kcalmedian: 32 kcal
- Protein
- Broccoli: 3.1 gmedian: 1.8 g
- Carbs
- Broccoli: 5.4 gmedian: 7 g
- Fat
- Broccoli: 0.3 gmedian: 0.3 g
- Fiber
- Broccoli: 3 gmedian: 2.2 g
Vitamins and minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV | Per 1/3 package (95 g) | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | <1% | 0 g | <1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | no DV | 0 g | no DV |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% | 16 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | 39 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.72 mg | 4% | 0.68 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 5% | 238 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 57 µg | 6% | 54 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 68 mg | 76% | 65 mg | 72% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4 mg | 9% | 1.3 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 101 µg | 85% | 96 µg | 80% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.07 mg | 6% | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.11 mg | 9% | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.46 mg | 3% | 0.44 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 10% | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (approx.) | 94 µg | 24% | 89 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% | 0 µg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 59 mg | 5% | 56 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% | 15 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.34 mg | 3% | 0.32 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.9 µg | 3% | 1.8 µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 4% | 0.03 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.26 mg | 11% | 0.24 mg | 11% |
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central, FDC ID 169970 (SR Legacy, April 2018 final release). Values per 100 g as published in that record, imported 2026-03-13; serving weights from the same record, retrieved 2026-10-13.
% Daily Value: FDA Daily Values (2016 Nutrition Facts label rule, 21 CFR 101.9), adults and children 4+. Ranks compare the foods of the same category on this site. How we calculate.
Last updated . Values are averages for the food as described; brands, varieties and cooking change them. Not medical advice.