Vegetable Cruciferous Autumn–winter

Broccoli

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

A nutrient-dense green cruciferous vegetable.

Key nutrients

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K
  • Folate
  • Sulforaphane

Benefits

  • Antioxidant
  • supports detox enzymes

Storage

Fridge crisper up to 1 week

Sources & references

  1. USDA FoodData Central
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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