Do the stems of broccoli have any nutritional value?
Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO, is a registered dietitian and…Read Full Bio Broccoli is considered to be a “super food” by many people. It is thought of as one of the healthiest vegetables around. You can consume all parts of the broccoli (the florets and stems) and obtain vitamins and minerals. The stems in particular contain nutrients such as extra calcium, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin C.