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Broccoli

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A vegetable consisting of green clusters of buds, known as florets, which grow on a thick leafy stalk. This vegetable is a member of the cabbage family and is one of the most versatile of vegetables grown. It is readily available all year, it is easy to cook and is low in cost. The leaf, stalk and florets can be eaten raw or used in a wide variety of salads, side dishes and main dishes. Several common varieties of broccoli include: sprouting (also called calabrese), baby, asparagus or Italian, Chinese sprouting (also called Chinese Kale or Gaii Lan), purple, Romanesco, and broccoflower. When selecting, buy broccoli that is dark green in color (Romanesco and broccoflower excluded, each being lighter green in color) and very firm.
Broccoli
Sprouting or calabrese broccoli
Baby Broccoli
Baby broccoli
Broccoflower
Broccoflower
Purple Broccoli
Purple Broccoli

USDA Nutrition Facts

GREEN GIANT, Broccoli in Cheese Flavored Sauce, frozen (USDA#22600)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 67
Protein 2g
Total Fat 2g
Total Carbohydrates 8g
Sodium 480mg

HEALTHY CHOICE Chicken Teriyaki w/Rice Medley Broccoli, frozen meal (USDA#22587)

Serving Size 1 meal
Calories 80
Protein 5g
Total Fat 1g
Total Carbohydrates 11g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 4g
Sodium 191mg
Cholesterol 7mg

HOT POCKETS, CROISSANT POCKETS Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Stuffed Sandwich, frozen (USDA#22535)

Serving Size 1 package yields
Calories 235
Protein 8g
Total Fat 8g
Total Carbohydrates 30g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sodium 509mg
Cholesterol 29mg

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A green leafed vegetable or cooking green, often used in Italian cooking, that is related to both the broccoli and turnip family of vegetables. The shoots of the flower buds and ...
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Native to Italy, this relative of the broccoli and cauliflower family grows as a lime green colored head having an appearance somewhat similar to cauliflower except for the ...
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