Lambsquarters, 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 | 37 MG | 41% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 20% | |
| Niacin | 0.9 MG | 6% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 10% | |
| Folate, total | 14 UG | 4% | |
| Choline, total | 0.5 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 391 UG | 43% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.9 MG | 12% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 494.2 UG | 412% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 258 MG | 20% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.7 MG | 4% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 45 MG | 4% | |
| Potassium, K | 288 MG | 6% | |
| Sodium, Na | 29 MG | 1% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.3 MG | 3% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 22% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.5 MG | 23% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 UG | 2% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (32 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.7g per 100g).
- Good source of Calcium, Ca (20% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (22% DV).
- Good source of Manganese, Mn (23% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (41% DV).
About Lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Boiling and draining lambsquarters softens its slightly coarse texture and mutes the raw bite. The cooked form retains meaningful protein and fiber, though some water-soluble nutrients go with the cooking liquid. Treat it like cooked spinach: squeeze out the excess moisture and dress it with olive oil and lemon, or fold it into eggs, lentils, or grain dishes.
Dietary Information
Lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is considered low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt include Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (412% DV) , Vitamin A, RAE (43% DV) , Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (41% DV) , Manganese, Mn (23% DV) , and Copper, Cu (22% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 32 calories per 100 grams, Lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt gets 40% of its calories from protein, 63% from carbohydrates, and 20% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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