# Does Broccoli Have Protein?

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Page type: food protein reference
Last Updated: 2026-08-31
Description: Yes. Raw broccoli has about 2.8 g of protein per 100 g. See protein by cup and serving size, and why broccoli is not a high-protein food.
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## Does Broccoli Have Protein?

Yes. One cup of chopped raw broccoli, around 91 g, contains approximately 2.6 g of protein.

Per 100 g, raw broccoli contains approximately 2.8 g of protein.

## Protein in broccoli by serving size

Broccoli contributes some protein, but the absolute amount is modest because broccoli is mostly water and relatively low in calories.

| Serving | Protein | Calories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 g raw broccoli | 2.8 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 cup chopped, ~91 g | 2.6 g | 31 kcal |
| 150 g raw | 4.2 g | 51 kcal |
| 200 g raw | 5.6 g | 68 kcal |

## Is broccoli a good source of protein?

Broccoli contains protein, but it is not a concentrated protein food.

A cup of chopped raw broccoli provides only about 2.6 g of protein.

Its protein share relative to calories can look high, but you would need a very large volume to reach a typical 20–30 g meal target.

### High in protein

33% of calories from protein

## How much broccoli provides 20–30 g of protein?

### ~20 g protein

about 710 g raw broccoli

20.0 g protein

### ~25 g protein

about 887 g raw broccoli

25.0 g protein

### ~30 g protein

about 1.06 kg raw broccoli

29.9 g protein

Those are impractically large portions, which is why broccoli should not be treated as a primary protein source.

## One broccoli serving is easy. The whole day gets harder.

Kibora helps you log meals quickly by photo, voice, barcode, text, or favorites, then shows how protein, calories and the rest of your nutrition add up across your day.

## Nutrition data and methodology

USDA FoodData Central reference values for raw broccoli are approximately 2.82 g protein and 34 kcal per 100 g.

The page distinguishes protein density from total protein: broccoli contributes protein, but normal servings provide only a few grams.

### Sources

[USDA FoodData Central](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/)

## Compare protein in similar foods

### Mushrooms

2.3 g protein per 100 g raw

[See protein by serving.](https://kibora.app/protein-in/mushrooms/)

### Beans

about 8–9 g protein per 100 g cooked kidney beans

[See protein by serving.](https://kibora.app/protein-in/beans/)

### Tofu

13.3 g protein per 100 g tofu

[See protein by serving.](https://kibora.app/protein-in/tofu/)

## Common questions about protein in broccoli

### Does broccoli have protein?

Yes. Raw broccoli contains about 2.8 g of protein per 100 g.

### How much protein is in one cup of broccoli?

About 2.6 g in a cup of chopped raw broccoli weighing roughly 91 g.

### Is broccoli high in protein?

No. It contributes some protein but is not a practical primary protein source.

### How much protein is in 200 g of broccoli?

Approximately 5.6 g.

### Does cooked broccoli have the same protein?

Cooking changes water content, so protein per 100 g can shift even though the total protein in the original broccoli changes much less.

## How much protein should you eat per day?

Knowing that broccoli contributes a few grams of protein is useful. Knowing how your full meal reaches its protein target is more useful.