Diet and Nutrition

Broccoli stems

03/07/2005 03:17PM

Question:

Does the stem of broccoli have the same nutritient content as the florrets for those people who prefer to eat only the stems?

Answer:

Thanks for your question. The stems of broccoli are a good source of insoluble fiber, but do not have the same beta-carotene, potassium or vitamin C content of the florets.

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Response by:

Lisa Cicciarello Andrews, MEd, RD, LD
Adjunct Faculty
College of Nursing
University of Cincinnati