Broccoli

vegetables

Broccoli

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 5.0

Rated by 11 diets

9 approve1 caution1 avoid
Is Broccoli Healthy?

Yes — Broccoli is broadly considered healthy. 9 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
34kcal
Protein
2.8g
Carbs
7g
Fat
0.4g
Fiber
2.6g
Sugar
1.7g
Sodium
33mg

Diet Ratings

Keto8/10APPROVED

Low net carbs (6g per cup cooked), high fiber, nutrient-dense cruciferous vegetable. Fits well within daily carb limits.

Vegan9/10APPROVED

Whole plant food, nutrient-dense cruciferous vegetable rich in vitamin C, fiber, and phytonutrients. Fully compliant with all vegan standards.

Paleo9/10APPROVED

Cruciferous vegetable rich in nutrients, fiber, and phytonutrients. Unprocessed and available to hunter-gatherers. No anti-nutrients of concern in reasonable quantities.

Mediterranean9/10APPROVED

Cruciferous vegetable rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Aligns perfectly with Mediterranean emphasis on plant-based whole foods. Low calorie, nutrient-dense.

Carnivore2/10AVOID

Plant-derived cruciferous vegetable. Contains anti-nutrients and plant compounds incompatible with carnivore diet principles.

Whole3010/10APPROVED

Whole, unprocessed cruciferous vegetable with no excluded ingredients. Explicitly compliant with Whole30 guidelines.

Low-FODMAP5/10CAUTION

Broccoli contains fructans and GOS. Monash rates 1 cup (91g) as low-FODMAP, but larger portions exceed thresholds. Portion control is essential during elimination phase.

DASH9/10APPROVED

Cruciferous vegetable rich in potassium, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin C. Virtually sodium-free. Core DASH vegetable with strong cardiovascular benefits.

Zone9/10APPROVED

Low-glycemic cruciferous vegetable with minimal carb impact, high fiber, excellent micronutrient density. Ideal Zone carb choice requiring minimal portioning concern.

Anti-Inflammatory9/10APPROVED

Cruciferous vegetable rich in sulforaphane, vitamin C, and polyphenols with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Supports gut health and reduces inflammatory markers.

GLP-1 Friendly9/10APPROVED

Exceptional nutrient density with high fiber (2.4g per cup), moderate protein (3.7g per cup), very low sugar, and low fat. Cruciferous compounds support detoxification. Requires chewing which aids satiety. Ideal GLP-1 vegetable choice.

Controversy Index

Score range: 210/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus5.0Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Broccoli

Keto 8/10
  • 6g net carbs per cup cooked
  • High fiber content
  • Cruciferous vegetable with anti-inflammatory compounds
Vegan 9/10
  • Whole food
  • High nutritional density
  • No processing
  • Cruciferous vegetable
Paleo 9/10
  • nutrient-dense
  • unprocessed
  • low-carb
  • high-fiber
Mediterranean 9/10
  • High in vitamin C and K
  • Contains fiber
  • Minimal processing required
  • Versatile preparation methods
Whole30 10/10
  • Whole vegetable
  • No additives
  • Nutrient-dense
Low-FODMAP 5/10
  • Fructans present
  • GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides) present
  • Dose-dependent FODMAP content
DASH 9/10
  • Low sodium
  • High fiber
  • Rich in potassium and magnesium
  • Antioxidants
Zone 9/10
  • Low glycemic index
  • High fiber content
  • Polyphenol-rich
  • Minimal insulin response
  • sulforaphane compound
  • high antioxidant content
  • fiber-rich
  • supports detoxification
  • high fiber
  • moderate protein
  • very low sugar
  • low fat
  • nutrient-dense
  • cruciferous benefits
  • requires chewing
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