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Nature: cooling
Actions: clears heat,
promotes diuresis, brightens eyes, aids summer
heat problems.
Conditions:
conjunctivitis, nearsightedness,
difficult urination.
Nutrition:
Broccoli is loaded with nutrients. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and A,
folate, potassium and fiber. Broccoli contains two anti-cancer compounds -
sulforaphane and indoles.
1 cup cooked:
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Calories
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44
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Total fat
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(g) 0.5
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Saturated fat
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(g) 0.1
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Monounsaturated fat
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(g) 0
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Polyunsaturated fat
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(g) 0.3
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Dietary fiber
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(g) 4.5
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Protein
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(g) 5
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Carbohydrate
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(g) 8
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Sodium
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(mg) 41
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Beta-carotene
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(mg) 1.3
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Vitamin C
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(mg) 116
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Vitamin E
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(mg) 2.6
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Folate
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(mcg) 78
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Manganese
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(mg) 0.3
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Potassium
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(mg) 456
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