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Broccoli

411 foods contain this ingredient

Vegetable

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About Broccoli

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable sometimes added to pet food or given as a treat topper for fiber and vitamin content rather than protein.

Broccoli is used as a low‑calorie vegetable additive or treat ingredient rather than a protein source, providing fiber, vitamins (A, K, folate), minerals and antioxidants like sulforaphane that can support digestion and cellular health in dogs and, to a lesser extent, cats. It should be offered in small, plain, cooked or finely chopped portions because raw or large amounts can cause gas, gastrointestinal upset, choking, and—if fed excessively—potential thyroid interference from cruciferous compounds; avoid added seasonings such as onion or garlic.

Related ingredients

Broccoli Sprout
Derived from
fresh or dehydrated broccoli (florets and/or stalk)
Primary role
low-calorie fiber and vitamin source, treat or food topper

Why it's used

Broccoli contributes dietary fiber along with vitamins A, C, K, and folate, plus plant compounds such as sulforaphane that come from the same isothiocyanate-producing chemistry found across cruciferous vegetables. It appears in small amounts in some commercial diets and is a common home-prepared treat because it is low in calories compared to many other add-ins.

Common concerns

  • Isothiocyanates in florets The AKC's chief veterinarian has noted that broccoli florets contain isothiocyanates that can cause gastric irritation in dogs when they make up a large share of the diet, recommending broccoli stay under about 10% of daily intake.
  • Stalk and stem obstruction risk Veterinary nutrition sources describe tough broccoli stalks as a choking or esophageal obstruction concern in dogs if pieces are not cut small before feeding.
  • Goitrogenic compounds and thyroid function Cruciferous vegetables including broccoli contain goitrogenic compounds that can interfere with thyroid hormone activity when eaten raw and in large, regular amounts, a consideration for dogs with existing thyroid conditions.
  • Raw versus cooked preparation Multiple veterinary sources recommend cooking or finely chopping broccoli before feeding, since raw pieces are harder to digest and cooking reduces goitrogen content.

Also relevant

Seasonings and additions commonly paired with broccoli in human cooking, such as onion, garlic, butter, or oil, should be avoided since alliums are documented to be toxic to dogs and cats independent of the broccoli itself.

3 sources cited

Common Questions

What category is Broccoli?

Broccoli is categorized as a vegetable ingredient in the KibbleLab database.

Is Broccoli part of an allergen group?

No allergen group is linked to Broccoli in the KibbleLab database.

Which foods contain Broccoli?

411 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Broccoli, including Nature's Logic.

Foods with Broccoli

Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.

Nature's Logic
Canine Rabbit Meal Feast Dry Dog Food
8.7
Nature's Logic
Canine Sardine Feast Wet Dog Food
9.2
Nature's Logic
Canine Sardine Meal Feast Dry Dog Food
9.4
Nature's Logic
Canine Turkey Feast Wet Dog Food
9.3
Nature's Logic
Canine Turkey Meal Feast Dry Dog Food
7.9
Nature's Logic
Canine Venison Feast Wet Dog Food
9.3
Nature's Logic
Canine Venison Meal Feast Dry Dog Food
9.4
Nature's Logic
Distinction Canine Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food
9.4
Nature's Logic
Distinction Canine Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
9.5
Nature's Logic
Distinction Canine Land & Sea Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
9.4
Nature's Logic
Distinction Canine Pork Recipe Dry Dog Food
8.8
Nature's Logic
Distinction Canine Red Recipe Dry Dog Food
8.8
Nature's Logic
Distinction Canine Sardine Recipe Dry Dog Food
9.5
Nature's Logic
Distinction Grain Free Canine Fowl Recipe Dry Dog Food
9.4
Nature's Logic
Feline Beef Feast Wet Cat Food
9.4
Nature's Logic
Feline Chicken Feast Wet Cat Food
9.3
Nature's Logic
Feline Chicken Meal Feast Dry Cat Food
9.4
Nature's Logic
Feline Duck & Salmon Feast Wet Cat Food
9.3
Nature's Logic
Feline Rabbit Feast Wet Cat Food
9.4
Nature's Logic
Feline Rabbit Meal Feast Dry Cat Food
9.4
Nature's Logic
Feline Sardine Meal Feast Dry Cat Food
9.4
Nature's Logic
Feline Turkey Feast Wet Cat Food
9.4
Nature's Logic
Feline Turkey Meal Feast Dry Cat Food
9.4
Nature's Logic
Grain Free Canine Beef Meal Feast Dry Dog Food
8.7

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