Which is healthier, Broccoli or Pesto?

Neither is clearly better — they have different strengths. Broccoli has 34 calories and 2.8g protein per 100g, while Pesto has 387 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Broccoli vs Pesto?

Broccoli contains 34 calories per 100g, while Pesto contains 387 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Broccoli or Pesto?

Pesto has more protein with 5g per 100g compared to 2.8g.

Broccoli vs Pesto

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Broccoli 5

5 Pesto

Vegetables vs Condiments

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Broccoli	Pesto	Better
Calories	34kcal	387kcal	Broccoli
Protein	2.8g	5g	Pesto
Total Fat	0.4g	37g	Broccoli
Carbohydrates	6.6g	7g	Pesto
Fiber	2.6g	1.5g	Broccoli
Sugar	1.7g	1.3g	Pesto
Vitamin C	89.2mg	4mg	Broccoli
Calcium	47mg	200mg	Pesto
Iron	0.7mg	2mg	Pesto
Potassium	316mg	155mg	Broccoli

Macronutrient Breakdown

Broccoli

Protein: 2.8g Fat: 0.4g Carbs: 6.6g

Pesto

Protein: 5g Fat: 37g Carbs: 7g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.