Broccoli belongs to cabbage family. It has large flower head in green color. The head is surrounded by leaves. You can say that is similar to cauliflower. It is a rich source of vitamin C and fiber. It has anti-cancer properties and other nutrients. There is 30mg vitamin c in single serving. Broccoli is of three types. One kind is simply called “broccoli”. Its head is in large with thick stalks. It is grown in cool season throughout the year. Other kind is sprouting broccoli, which has large head with thin leaves.
It is grown in cold weather. Romanesco broccoli is of unique shape of head in yellow-green color. Another very attractive purple cauliflower is sold in southern Italy, Spain and United Kingdom. If you cook it in steam, you can get more benefit from it in lowering cholesterol- level. it can fulfill the deficiency of vitamin D as it is possessed with vitamin A and vitamin K.
Frozen Broccoli Spears Nutritional Value, Data, Information, Content, Label, List and Benefits
Measure 125ml
Weight 97g
Energy 27kcal
Energy 114kj
Protein 3g
Carbohydrate 5g
Total Sugar 1g
Total Dietary Fiber 2.3g
Total Fat tr g
Saturated Fat 50 g
Cholesterol 0.6mg
Calcium 23mg
Iron 175mg
Sodium 19mg
Potassium 53 mg
Magnesium 54mg
Phosphorus 645mg
Thiamin 0mg
Riboflavin 29 mg
Niacin 39NE
Folate 0DFE