One of the most nutritious vegetables about.
Green, fresh cut Broccoli, spray free, grown year round at the Onion Vegie Place Katikati
Broccoli contains glutathione, a potent antioxidant that helps kick-start the immune system & combat infection
Broccoli contains compounds, which research strongly indicates, inhibit the development of some cancers.
Eat raw to enjoy most health benefits.
If cooking steam for 5 mins or stir-fry for best flavour, texture & health benefits.
Otherwise boil for 8-10 mins.
Broccoli is one of the most versatile vegetables... can be served raw or lightly blanched & used in salads, pasta dishes, omelettes, quiches, soups & as a side dish.
Store at 0ºC with a relative humidity of 90-100%. Broccoli is very ethylene sensitive so store separately from ethylene producing fruits and vegetables.
Broccoli is a great ingredient for a detox smoothie
Broccoli Recipes
Broccoli Fact Sheet
Nutrition Information |
Serving size: ½ cup, chopped - 91g |
|
Average
Quantity
per serving |
% Daily
intake per
serve |
Average
Quantity
per 100g |
|
Energy (kJ/Cal) |
127/30 |
1% |
140/33 |
|
Protein (g) |
3.4 |
7% |
3.8 |
|
Fat, total (g) |
0.5 |
1% |
0.5 |
|
- saturated (g) |
0.04 |
0% |
0.04 |
|
Carbohydrate (g) |
1.6 |
2% |
1.8 |
|
- sugars (g) |
1.6 |
1% |
1.8 |
|
Dietary fibre (g) |
3.1 |
10% |
3.4 |
Contains dietary fibre |
Sodium (mg) |
4 |
0.2% |
3.4 |
|
Vitamin C (mg) |
90 |
225% RDI* |
99 |
A good source of vitamin C |
Vitamin B6 (mg) |
0.3 |
19% RDI* |
0.33 |
A source of vitamin B6 |
Vitamin E (mg) |
0.89 |
9% RDI* |
0.98 |
A source of vitamin E |
Folate (µg) |
25 |
13% RDI* |
31 |
A source of folate |
Vitamin A Equiv. (µg) |
96 |
13% RDI* |
105 |
A source of vitamin A Equiv. |
Niacin (mg) |
1.1 |
11% RDI* |
1.2 |
|
Iron (mg) |
0.5 |
5% RDI* |
0.6 |
|
Zinc (mg) |
0.4 |
4% RDI* |
0.5 |
|
Potassium (mg) |
319 |
|
350 |
|
Thiamin (mg) |
0.07 |
7% RDI* |
0.08 |
|
Riboflavin (mg) |
0.17 |
10% RDI* |
0.19 |
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Percentage Daily Intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ
Your daily Intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs.
*Recommended Dietary Intake (Average Adult)
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Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 12th Edition, Plant & Food Research - 2018
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