# Does Broccoli Have Protein?

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Page type: food protein reference
Last Updated: 2026-09-23
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?

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

### ~20 g protein

710 g

~241 kcal

### ~25 g protein

887 g

~302 kcal

### ~30 g protein

1.06 kg

~360 kcal

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## 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

### Spinach

2.9 g protein per 100 g

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

### 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.