The mineral composition of broccoli is more comprehensive than other vegetables, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, zinc, manganese, etc. are very rich, much higher than the same belongs to the cruciferous family of cabbage flowers. Broccoli may be the most significant is with anti-cancer and anti-cancer effects, cauliflower contains more vitamin C than cabbage, tomatoes, celery are high, especially in the prevention and treatment of stomach cancer, breast cancer is particularly effective. Studies have shown that the level of serum selenium in the human body is significantly lower when suffering from stomach cancer, and the concentration of vitamin C in gastric juice is significantly lower than that of normal people, while cauliflower can not only supplement a certain amount of selenium and vitamin C, but also supply a rich supply of carotenoids to prevent pre-cancerous cells from forming, and inhibit the growth of cancerous tumors. According to American nutritionists, cauliflower also has a variety of indole derivatives, this compound has the effect of reducing the level of estrogen in the body, can prevent the occurrence of breast cancer. In addition, studies have shown that an enzyme extracted from cauliflower can prevent cancer, a substance called radicicchioidin, which has the effect of increasing the activity of carcinogen detoxification enzymes.
In addition to anti-cancer, broccoli is also rich in ascorbic acid, which can enhance the detoxification ability of the liver and improve the body's immunity. A certain amount of flavonoids can regulate and prevent high blood pressure and heart disease. At the same time, broccoli belongs to the high-fiber vegetables, can effectively reduce gastrointestinal absorption of glucose, and then reduce blood sugar, effectively control the condition of diabetes.
Nutrients per 100 grams of broccoli are as follows:
Calories (33.00 kcal) Protein (4.10 g) Fat (0.60 g) Carbohydrates (4.30 g) Dietary fiber (1.60 g) Vitamin A (1202.00 mcg) Carotene (7210.00 mcg) Thiamine (0.09 mg) Riboflavin ( 0.13 mg) Niacin (0.90 mg) Vitamin C (51.00 mg) Vitamin E (0.91 mg) Calcium (67.00 mg) Phosphorus (72.00 mg) Sodium (18.80 mg) Magnesium (17.00 mg) Iron (1.00 mg) Zinc (0.78 mg) Selenium (0.70 mcg) Copper (0.03 mg) Manganese (0.24 mg) Potassium ( 17.00 mg)