Broccoli is known for being a superfood. It has few calories, but is rich in nutrients and antioxidants that support many aspects of human health.
Broccoli is a good source of fiber and protein, and contains iron, potassium, calcium, selenium and magnesium, as well as vitamins A, C, E, K and a good range of B vitamins, including folic acid.
Broccoli originated in the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor, was grown in Italy in ancient Roman times, and was introduced to England and America in the 1700s.
| **Nutritional value on 100g of product: | per portion 200g: | *RI per portion: | |
| Energy value | 89kJ/21kcal | 178kJ/42kcal | 2.1 |
| Fats | 0.5g | 1g | 1.4 |
| Of which saturated fatty acids | 0.2g | 0.4g | 2 |
| Carbon hydrates | 0.6g | 1.2g | 0.5 |
| Of which sugars | 0.5g | 1g | 1.1 |
| Fibre | 3g | 6g | |
| Proteins | 2.2g | 4.4g | 8.8 |
| Salt | 0.01g | 0.02g | 0.3 |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400kJ / 2000 kcal)
**Values may differ due to season related differences in quality of raw materials.
