Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 32.5 MG | 36% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 13% | |
| Niacin | 0.9 MG | 6% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Folate, total | 10 UG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 219 UG | 24% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 102 MG | 8% | |
| Iron, Fe | 3.6 MG | 20% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 57 MG | 14% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 55 MG | 4% | |
| Potassium, K | 491 MG | 10% | |
| Sodium, Na | 88 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.2 MG | 2% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 16% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.4 MG | 17% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 UG | 2% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (25 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.8g per 100g).
- Good source of Iron, Fe (20% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (36% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin A, RAE (24% DV).
About Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Borage cooked by boiling and draining without salt softens the rough texture of the raw leaves into something closer to cooked spinach. Protein nudges up slightly on a cooked-weight basis compared to raw, and fat stays negligible. The cucumber-like flavor mellows with heat. It's most common in northern Italian cooking, where it fills pastas and flavors soups in regions like Liguria.
Dietary Information
Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt include Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (36% DV) , Vitamin A, RAE (24% DV) , and Iron, Fe (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 25 calories per 100 grams, Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt gets 33% of its calories from protein, 57% from carbohydrates, and 29% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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