Lambsquarters, raw
* 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 | 80 MG | 89% | |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 13% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 34% | |
| Niacin | 1.2 MG | 8% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 16% | |
| Folate, total | 30 UG | 8% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 580 UG | 64% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 309 MG | 24% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 MG | 7% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34 MG | 8% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 72 MG | 6% | |
| Potassium, K | 452 MG | 10% | |
| Sodium, Na | 43 MG | 2% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.4 MG | 4% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 33% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.8 MG | 34% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 UG | 2% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (43 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.8g per 100g).
- Good source of dietary fiber (4g per 100g).
- Good source of Calcium, Ca (24% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (33% DV).
- Good source of Manganese, Mn (34% DV).
About Lambsquarters, raw
Lambsquarters is a wild green that most gardeners pull up as a weed, not realizing it outperforms a lot of cultivated salad greens. Raw, it carries a surprisingly high protein level for a leafy vegetable, along with substantial fiber and micronutrients. The flavor sits somewhere between spinach and a mild chard, and young leaves can go straight into salads. Older growth benefits from brief cooking.
Dietary Information
Lambsquarters, raw is considered low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Lambsquarters, raw include Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (89% DV) , Vitamin A, RAE (64% DV) , Manganese, Mn (34% DV) , Riboflavin (34% DV) , and Copper, Cu (33% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 43 calories per 100 grams, Lambsquarters, raw gets 39% of its calories from protein, 68% from carbohydrates, and 17% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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