Broccoli
veg ingredient
What is it?
Broccoli is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: dried broccoli, fresh broccoli
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 588 products
Products containing broccoli
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about broccoli
Is Broccoli good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
Is broccoli good for dogs in dog food?
Broccoli is a whole vegetable ingredient commonly listed on UK dog food labels and contributes fibre, vitamins and minerals. It suits most dogs as part of a balanced recipe. Some dogs have digestive sensitivity to brassica vegetables, so introduce it gradually and speak to your vet if you have concerns.
Why is broccoli listed in my dog's dry food?
Manufacturers use broccoli to add a recognisable vegetable source and boost overall nutrient content, including vitamin C and fibre. It may appear on labels as 'broccoli', 'dried broccoli' or 'fresh broccoli'.
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How many UK dog foods contain broccoli?
588 UK products list broccoli as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is broccoli called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: dried broccoli, fresh broccoli. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade broccoli?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.