Can Russian Tortoises eat Broccoli?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Brassica oleracea var. italica
Caution
Once per week maximum, small florets
The Tortoise Table
Goitrogenic; limit for the same reasons as kale and other Brassica species.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Once per week maximum, small florets
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Goitrogenic; limit for the same reasons as kale and other Brassica species.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Once per week maximum, small florets. Not a staple.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw broccoli
47mg
Calcium
66mg
Phosphorus
0.7:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDLow
Oxalate
2.8g
Protein
2.6g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Brassica oleracea var. italica — caution. Goitrogenic. Occasional only.
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