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Broccoli leaf

Broccoli leaf is edible foliage from the broccoli plant, with mature leaves suited to soups, stews, sautéing or steaming after tough ribs are removed.

Broccoli leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Broccoli leaf

Broccoli leaf refers to the edible leaves of the broccoli plant, rather than its familiar flower head. The leaves are generally broad and green, with a sturdy central rib and a surface that may be smooth or slightly textured. Their flavour is leafy and mildly brassica-like, often more pronounced in mature leaves.

They can be cooked like other robust greens: chopped into soups and stews, sautéed, or steamed. Smaller, tender leaves may be used more lightly, while larger leaves usually benefit from removal of the toughest rib and longer cooking. Fresh leaves and cooked leaves are distinct forms for culinary and nutrition comparisons.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

broccoli leaf (raw)

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English

Broccoli, Leaf, Boiled and dried

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English

Broccoli, Leaf, Dried

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Broccoli leaf nutrition & diet

Broccoli leaf nutritional value

Broccoli, leaves, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
28kcal
Protein
3.0g
Carbs
5.1g
Fat
0.3g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Comparisons should distinguish raw leaves from cooked leaves, and account for whether thick ribs are included.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Broccoli, leaves, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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