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Stinging Nettles, blanched (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 12% | |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Folate, total | 14 UG | 4% | |
| Choline, total | 17.4 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 101 UG | 11% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 498.6 UG | 416% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 481 MG | 37% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.6 MG | 9% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 57 MG | 14% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 71 MG | 6% | |
| Potassium, K | 334 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 4 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.3 MG | 3% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.8 MG | 34% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.3 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (42 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.1g per 100g).
- High in dietary fiber (6.9g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Good source of Calcium, Ca (37% DV).
- Good source of Manganese, Mn (34% DV).
- Rich source of Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (416% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians)
Blanched stinging nettles lose their sting instantly in hot water and become a nutritionally serious leafy green. The fiber and protein levels are notably high for a cooked plant food, and fat is essentially absent. Northern Plains Indian communities foraged nettles in spring when little else was available, and the plant rewarded them with more nourishment per bite than most cultivated greens.
Dietary Information
Stinging Nettles, blanched (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 Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) include Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (416% DV) , Calcium, Ca (37% DV) , and Manganese, Mn (34% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 42 calories per 100 grams, Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) gets 26% of its calories from protein, 71% from carbohydrates, and 2% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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