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Broccoli


Considered to be the most nutrient-dense of all the microgreen varieties, these are popular with people looking to add nutrition to their diets with a mild flavor.

Add a crisp freshness to salads, sandwiches, wraps, and omelets, or add to smoothies or juices.

Net weight 2 ounces

Nutritional Information

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), broccoli microgreens have the following nutritional value: 

  • Calories: 31 calories per 100 g of fresh weight
  • Protein: 2.3 g per 100 g of fresh weight
  • Carbs: 7 g per 100 g of fresh weight
  • Water: 89%
  • Sugar: 1.5 g
  • Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Vitamin C: 70% of the daily value

Broccoli microgreens also contain: 

  • Higher levels of sulforaphane than any other food
  • Higher amounts of phytonutrients and minerals than their mature counterparts
  • Larger quantities of Mg, Mn, Cu, and Zn than the vegetable
  • Up to 100x the sulforaphane concentration of mature plants like cabbage, kale, and full-grown broccoli

Sulforaphane is a compound that has been linked to several health benefits, including: Reducing inflammation, Fighting cancer.