Calories in 3 Spears of Cooked Broccoli
3 spears of cooked broccoli (120 g) has 49 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 3.2 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 7.8 g of carbohydrates, a split of 27% protein, 8% fat and 65% carbs. For comparison, 2 spears of cooked broccoli has 33 and 4 spears of cooked broccoli has 66 calories. Burning 49 calories takes about 9 minutes of brisk walking or 4 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cooked Broccoli calories by serving size
Common amounts of cooked broccoli (no added fat) with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5g | 5 g | 2 | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 piece | 10 g | 4 | 0.3 g | 0 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 floweret | 10 g | 4 | 0.3 g | 0 g | 0.7 g |
| 2 pieces | 20 g | 8 | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 1.3 g |
| 2 flowerets | 20 g | 8 | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 12 | 0.8 g | 0.1 g | 1.8 g |
| 1 spear | 40 g | 16 | 1.1 g | 0.1 g | 2.6 g |
| 1/2 cup | 78 g | 32 | 2.1 g | 0.3 g | 5 g |
| 2 spears | 80 g | 33 | 2.1 g | 0.3 g | 5.2 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 41 | 2.7 g | 0.4 g | 6.5 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 46 | 3 g | 0.4 g | 7.4 g |
| 3 spears | 120 g | 49 | 3.2 g | 0.4 g | 7.8 g |
| 1 cup | 155 g | 64 | 4.1 g | 0.5 g | 10 g |
3 spears of cooked broccoli, by cooking fat
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Cooked Broccoli: common questions
How many calories are in 3 spears of cooked broccoli?
3 spears of cooked broccoli weighs about 120 g and has 49 calories.
How much protein is in 3 spears of cooked broccoli?
3 spears of cooked broccoli has 3.2 g of protein, which is 6% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 spears of cooked broccoli?
3 spears of cooked broccoli has 7.8 g of carbohydrates, including 3 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much cooked broccoli is 100 calories?
100 calories of cooked broccoli is 244 g, about 24 pieces of cooked broccoli.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID No added fat: 2709645, Butter: 2709651, Oil: 2709650. Original description: Broccoli, fresh, cooked, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.