Broccoli

Broccoli is one of a vast array of plants that provide value to human beings. In the case of broccoli, it is a broadly nutritious food.

benefits:

Broccoli is thought to be important in the prevention of certain types of cancer, along with diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure

Nutritional:

Amount Per 76 grams

• Energy (calories) 24.3

• Carbohydrate (g) 4.78 g, including 1 g of sugar

• Fiber (g) 1.82

• Calcium (milligrams [mg]) 35

• Phosphorus (mg) 50.9

• Potassium (mg) 230

• Vitamin C (mg) 40.5

• Folate (micrograms [mcg]) 49.4

• Vitamin A (mcg) 6.08

• Beta-carotene (mcg) 70.7

• Lutein and zeaxanthin (mcg) 566 mcg

• Vitamin E (mg) 0.11

• Vitamin K (mcg) 77.5