Ingredient

Broccoli

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

In packaged foods, broccoli is used as a vegetable ingredient to add flavor, texture, …

What it is

Broccoli is a green vegetable in the cabbage family, known for its tree-like florets and thick stalk. It is a cultivar of wild cabbage (Brassica oleracea) and is grown as a food crop.

Why it's used

In packaged foods, broccoli is used as a vegetable ingredient to add flavor, texture, and nutritional value. It is commonly found in frozen vegetable mixes, soups, and prepared meals like frozen dinners and pizzas.

Health notes

Broccoli is a whole food and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a nutritious vegetable, providing vitamins, minerals, and fiber. There are no known adverse health effects at typical intake levels, and no specific regulatory limits are set for its consumption as a food.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Broccoli

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Kashi US Kashi Pizza Roasted Vegetable Thin Crust 12.2Oz Vegetable Based Products / Meals - Not Ready to Eat (Frozen) High in sodium — 28% DV per serving —kcal 12.5Protein 8.4Fat 24.5Carbs

Blount Seafood Corporation Broccoli Cheddar Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 99kcal 3.9Protein 6.0Fat 7.0Carbs SPARTAN Chunky Soup Canned Soup High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 82kcal 2.9Protein 5.3Fat 6.1Carbs

Lipton Pasta Sides Alfredo Broccoli Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 381kcal 12.7Protein 5.6Fat 68.2Carbs

Lipton Pasta Sides Chicken Flavor Broccoli Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 29% DV per serving 371kcal 12.9Protein 4.0Fat 69.3Carbs O' DOUGHS Bagel Thins Breads & Buns 200kcal 4Protein 2Fat 46Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Harris Teeter, Steamable Asian Style Medley Frozen Vegetables 54kcal 2.1Protein 1.6Fat 7.5Carbs FRESH & EASY, LLC Chicken & Broccoli Asiago Pasta Other Deli High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 130kcal 7.8Protein 5.2Fat 13.5Carbs FRESH & EASY Broccoli + Carrots With Ranch Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 121kcal 2.0Protein 9.1Fat 7.1Carbs SUNRYPE Fruit Plus Veggies Juice Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 46kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 11.2Carbs FRESH & EASY Broccoli & Cheddar Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 106kcal 5.7Protein 7.3Fat 5.7Carbs AMERICAN KITCHEN TO GO Broccoli & Cheddar Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 103kcal 5.8Protein 8.0Fat 5.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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