Broccoli is relatively protein-rich for a vegetable: raw or cooked, it provides about 2.5–2.8 g of protein per 100 g , which is roughly 1 cup of chopped broccoli.

Quick Scoop

  • 100 g broccoli: about 2–3 g protein (most datasets cluster around 2.5–2.8 g).
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli (≈ 88–90 g): about 2.5 g protein.
  • Protein is a modest share of broccoli’s calories, but for a low‑calorie veggie it’s a decent bump of plant protein plus lots of vitamins and fiber.

Mini Deep Dive: Is Broccoli “High Protein”?

  • Broccoli is not “high protein” like chicken, tofu, or beans, but it is higher in protein than many other common vegetables , especially per calorie.
  • Some online discussions point out that if you ate all your daily calories from broccoli (e.g., ~2000 kcal), you could reach well over 100 g of protein, which is mathematically true but unrealistic in real life.

How This Fits Into Your Day

  • Think of broccoli as a bonus protein and nutrient source on top of your main proteins (meat, eggs, dairy, tofu, beans, etc.), not a 1‑for‑1 replacement for a protein shake.
  • Because it is very low in calories (about 34–35 kcal per 100 g), you would need a very large volume to cover a big protein target, which is why most dietitians still recommend pairing it with more concentrated protein foods.

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