[BJJ-guy]

I eat them whole but curious if there is any different in nutrional value from the steam and the 'bush' on brocolli.

[erco]

You should eat both, but if you had to choose, florets are what you want to eat. The stems are more fibrous, but less micronutritionally dense.

[MikeMartial]

Originally Posted by BJJ-guy

I eat them whole but curious if there is any different in nutrional value from the steam and the 'bush' on brocolli.

I'd hazard a guess that the florets are more concentrated with antioxidants than the stems. On the other hand, the stems may contain more insoluble fiber.

[Calvo]

More color = more nutrition in the veg world.