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Fresh Broccoli 1lb vs Fresh Whole Green Broccoli Crowns, 1 Each

Both are fresh green broccoli with no meaningful nutritional difference; the choice comes down to cut and quantity. The 1 lb bag gives you weighed florets and stems, good for roasting and soups where stems are fine. The crowns are sold as a single bunch, so you get mostly florets with little stem, better for steaming, stir-fry and raw platters. Owners of crowns tend to like the less trimming; bag buyers like the predictable weight.

  • Choose the 1 lb bag if you want a weighed amount for roasting, soups or meal prep and don't mind trimming stems.
  • Choose the crowns if you want mostly florets with less waste for steaming, stir-fries or a raw vegetable platter.

Prices

  • Fresh Broccoli 1lb: $2.29 at JFK Grocery Inc. (checked today)
  • Fresh Whole Green Broccoli Crowns, 1 Each: $1.97 at Sprouts (checked today)
  • Difference: the Fresh Whole Green Broccoli Crowns, 1 Each is $0.32 cheaper than the Fresh Broccoli 1lb today
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Fresh Broccoli 1lb

Fresh Broccoli 1lb

$2.29at JFK Grocery Inc.Checked 1 h ago
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Pros
  • Weighed 1 lb, easy to plan portions
  • Stems add volume for soups and slaw
  • About 13 oz usable after trimming
  • Long refrigerated window if kept dry
Cons
  • Stems need trimming
  • Floret-to-stem ratio varies by bag
  • Can arrive with some yellowing if older
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Fresh Whole Green Broccoli Crowns, 1 Each

Fresh Whole Green Broccoli Crowns, 1 Each

$1.97at SproutsChecked 1 h ago
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Pros
  • Mostly florets, little waste
  • Minimal prep before cooking
  • Good for steaming and raw serving
  • Single bunch suits small households
Cons
  • Weight per bunch varies
  • Shorter shelf life, about a week
  • Fewer stems for soup or stock

What separates them

Fresh Broccoli 1lbFresh Whole Green Broccoli Crowns, 1 Each
CutFlorets plus tender stemsWhole crowns, mostly floret
QuantityFixed 1 lb, about 4 cups rawSold as one bunch, weight varies
Prep workTrim stems before cookingLittle trimming needed
Best cooking methodRoasting, soups, stir-frySteaming, raw platters, quick sautés
Stem useStems usable in slaw, soup, stockFew stems, less to repurpose
Shelf life3 to 14 days refrigeratedAbout 7 days
Nutrition per serving11 calories, 1 g protein, 2 g carbsSame vegetable, comparable nutrition

Price history

  • Fresh Broccoli 1lb: lowest $1.89 on Nov 12 at MPS Groceries.
  • Fresh Whole Green Broccoli Crowns, 1 Each: lowest $1.97 on Nov 12 at Sprouts.

Prices at every store

Fresh Broccoli 1lb

  • JFK Grocery Inc.New

    Availability unknownReturn policy

    $2.29Checked 1 h ago
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  • Farm Generations CooperativeNew

    Availability unknown

    $5.00Checked 1 h ago
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $14.93Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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Also available at

  • FreshfulCheck price at Freshful
  • Keemat Grocers | TexasCheck price at Keemat Grocers | Texas
  • MPS GroceriesCheck price at MPS Groceries

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Fresh Whole Green Broccoli Crowns, 1 Each

  • SproutsNew

    In stock

    $1.97Checked 1 h ago
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  • shopmypricechopper.comNew

    In stock

    $1.99Checked 1 h ago
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  • AsianBokChoyNew

    In stock

    $2.00Checked 1 h ago
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  • supremofoods.comNew

    In stock

    $2.49Checked 1 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecFresh Broccoli 1lbFresh Whole Green Broccoli Crowns, 1 Each
Raw weight1 pound—
Ready-to-eat yieldabout 13 ounces—
Raw volumeabout 4 cups—
Cooked volumeabout 2 cups—
Refrigerator shelf life3 to 14 days—
Calories per servingCalories 11—
Protein per servingProtein 1 gram—
Carbohydrates per servingCarbohydrates 2 grams—
Fat per servingFat 0 grams—
Serving size1/2 cup cooked or raw—
Vegetable type—Fresh Broccoli
Food condition—Fresh, never frozen
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SpecFresh Broccoli 1lbFresh Whole Green Broccoli Crowns, 1 Each
Shelf life—7
Food form—Whole
Net content unit—Pound

Questions and answers

Which is better for roasting?
The 1 lb bag. Stems roast well alongside florets and give you more even pieces for a sheet pan. Crowns work too but give you less volume per bunch.
Which has less waste?
Crowns. You trim little, while the bag includes stems you either cook or discard. If you use stems in soup or slaw, the bag's waste drops.
Which lasts longer in the fridge?
The bag, listed at 3 to 14 days depending on freshness. Crowns are listed around 7 days. Keep both dry and loosely wrapped.
Is one more nutritious?
No. Both are the same vegetable. Florets and stems differ slightly in fiber and nutrients, but the gap is small.
Which is better for a raw vegetable platter?
Crowns. The florets are uniform and need little trimming, which matters when serving raw.
Is it worth stepping up to crowns?
If you mostly steam or serve raw and dislike trimming, yes. If you roast or make soups, the bag gives more usable volume.

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