How much fiber is in cooked broccoli?

5.1 gfiber in 1 cup, chopped (156 g)

That’s 18% of the Daily Value: a good source of fiber by the FDA’s label rule (10 to 19% per serving).

Broccoli, cooked
Per serving
5.1 g
Daily Value
18%
Per 100 g
3.3 g
In vegetables
#6 of 73

Soluble and insoluble fiber

Soluble 1.2 g (23%)Insoluble 3.9 g (77%)

Soluble fiber turns to gel and helps with cholesterol and blood sugar. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps you regular.

Counts toward your 20 plants a week in FiberKit. Raw broccoli counts as the same plant.

Compared with other vegetables

Vegetables with the most fiber per serving
#FoodServingFiber% DVSoluble · insoluble
1Acorn squash1 cup, cubes, baked1 cup, cubes, baked9 g32%
2Collard greens1 cup, chopped, cooked1 cup, chopped, cooked7.6 g27%No split data
3Artichoke1 medium, cooked1 medium, cooked6.8 g24%
4Butternut squash1 cup, cubes, baked1 cup, cubes, baked6.6 g24%
5Jicama1 cup, sliced, raw1 cup, sliced, raw5.9 g21%No split data
6Broccoli, cooked1 cup, chopped, cooked1 cup, chopped, cooked5.1 g18%

All 73 vegetables, ranked

Questions

How much fiber is in cooked broccoli?

Cooked broccoli has 5.1 g of fiber in 1 cup, chopped (156 g), 18% of the Daily Value. That’s 3.3 g of fiber per 100 g.

Is cooked broccoli high in fiber?

It’s a good source. One serving gives 18% of the Daily Value. The FDA calls 10 to 19% a good source and 20% or more high.

Is the fiber in cooked broccoli soluble or insoluble?

Both. A serving has 1.2 g of soluble and 3.9 g of insoluble fiber, so it’s 23% soluble.

How does cooked broccoli compare with other vegetables?

It ranks #6 of 73 vegetables in FiberKit by fiber per serving. Acorn squash leads with 9 g in 1 cup, cubes, baked.

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Cooked broccoli: 5.1 g fiber per 1 cup, chopped
18% of the Daily Value. 1.2 g soluble, 3.9 g insoluble. 3.3 g per 100 g.
Source: FiberKit, USDA FoodData Central
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Fiber: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169967. Values are for the serving shown and vary with variety and cooking.