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Source of vitamin C and fiber
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Baked broccoli and red pepper (150 g) has 50 calories. That works out to 33 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.6 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 4.7 g of fiber. Its 157.5 µg of Vitamin K covers 131% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 150 g
50
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
9.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fiber
4.7g
· 17% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 26% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.09 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 50 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 75 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 30 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 66 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 225 g | 74 kcal |
| 2 cup (extra large) | 300 g | 99 kcal |
Calculated from 33 calories per 100 g.
To make baked broccoli and red pepper, cut them into bite-size pieces, toss with oil and seasonings, then roast until tender with browned edges. Spread the vegetables in a single layer so they roast rather than steam.
Garlic, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried herbs work well with baked broccoli and red pepper. Add lemon juice after roasting for brightness, or finish with toasted seeds for crunch.
Baked broccoli and red pepper can turn soggy when the vegetables are wet or crowded on the pan. Dry them thoroughly after washing and leave space between pieces so moisture can escape as they roast.
Yes, broccoli and red pepper can roast together, but their pieces may soften at different rates. Cut the pepper into thinner strips, or add the broccoli later if you want it to keep more bite.
No, you do not need to blanch broccoli before baking it with red pepper. Roasting it raw helps the florets brown at the edges; slice the stalk thinly so it cooks along with the florets.
Yes, frozen broccoli works, though it may release more water and become softer than fresh broccoli. Thaw and drain it well first, then spread it out on the pan to encourage browning.
Cut broccoli into similarly sized florets and the red pepper into strips or chunks for baked broccoli and red pepper. Keep the pieces moderate in size: very small florets can burn before the pepper softens.
Store leftover baked broccoli and red pepper in a covered container in the refrigerator once cooled, and eat it within a few days. Reheat it in an oven or skillet to bring back some of the roasted texture.
Baked broccoli and red pepper pairs well with grains, beans, pasta, or tofu, and can also be served alongside fish or chicken. A lemon-tahini dressing makes it a satisfying addition to a grain bowl.
Yes, baked broccoli and red pepper can brown more deeply if the pieces are dry, lightly coated with oil, and spaced apart on a hot pan. Avoid covering the pan, which traps steam and softens the vegetables.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
157.5µg · 131% DV
Vitamin C
97.5mg · 108% DV
Folate
79.5µg · 20% DV
B6
0.3mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.33mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
462mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
93mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Sodium
27mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 50 calories in 1 cup (medium) (150 g):
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Baked broccoli and red pepper combines broccoli florets with sweet red pepper, roasted until tender with lightly browned edges. A little olive oil, salt and pepper are common; garlic, herbs or chilli can add extra flavour. The simple preparation lets the vegetables’ own sweetness come through.
Serve it warm as a side with grains, beans, fish or a main dish, or add it to a salad or grain bowl once cooled. It is a light vegetable dish and a source of fibre and vitamin C; a 100 g portion provides 3.1 g of fibre. For an easy plant-based meal, pair it with chickpeas or lentils and finish with lemon or a tahini dressing.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.09g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.