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Don't throw away broccoli stems! 🥦 Broccoli stalks/stems (leaves too) are just as nutritious as florets. In fact, several sources suggest the calcium, iron and Vitamin C content may be slightly higher in the stalks than in the florets. Broccoli & Broccoli Sprouts have higher levels of sulforaphane than any other cruciferous vegetable. Sulforaphane is a powerful chemical compound responsible for removing the harmful toxins from our cells - slowing aging. Broccoli sprouts are also concentrated sources of glucosinolates like glucoraphanin, and they've been shown to help promote insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels. What contains the highest concentration of sulphoraphane? Broccoli sprouts. broccoli sprouts provide around 100X more than the mature plant. To receive the most benefit, adding powdered dry mustard has been shown to dramatically boost sulphoraphane and other compounds.