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Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians)
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.9 MG | 5% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 21% | |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 14% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 194 UG | 22% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 349 MG | 27% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 MG | 6% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 164 MG | 39% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 56 MG | 4% | |
| Potassium, K | 1,070 MG | 23% | |
| Sodium, Na | 4 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.6 MG | 6% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 11% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.6 MG | 68% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (48 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.2g per 100g).
- High in dietary fiber (5.2g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Good source of Calcium, Ca (27% DV).
- Good source of Magnesium, Mg (39% DV).
- Good source of Potassium, K (23% DV).
About Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians)
Lambsquarters - a leafy green related to spinach and long gathered by Northern Plains communities - transforms with light steaming into a tender, mineral-rich vegetable. It punches above its weight nutritionally: relatively high in protein for a cooked green, meaningful fiber, and essentially no fat. Northern Plains Indian communities have eaten it as a cooked green throughout summer and into fall harvest.
Dietary Information
Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) is considered low-fat, high-fiber, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) include Manganese, Mn (68% DV) , Magnesium, Mg (39% DV) , Calcium, Ca (27% DV) , Potassium, K (23% DV) , and Vitamin A, RAE (22% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 48 calories per 100 grams, Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) gets 34% of its calories from protein, 62% from carbohydrates, and 3% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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