Borage (raw) nutrition facts
Borago officinalis
100 grams of borage, raw contain 21 calories, 1.8 g of protein, 3.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (39% DV) and vitamin A (23% DV).
Nutrition Facts
Calories21
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.7 g1%
Saturated fat 0.17 g1%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 80 mg3%
Total carbohydrate 3.06 g1%
Protein 1.8 g4%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 93 mg7%
Iron 3.3 mg18%
Potassium 470 mg10%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Protein 28%Carbs 48%Fat 24%
21calories
1.8 gprotein
3.06 gcarbs
0.7 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin C39%
- Vitamin A23%
- Iron18%
- Manganese15%
- Copper14%
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 210 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg | 39% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.04 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 470 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 52 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 53 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.35 mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.17 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.21 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 93 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Borage (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 21 | 63.7 | -67% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 2.82 g | -36% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.06 g | 12.5 g | -75% |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1.01 g | -31% |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 157 mg | -49% |
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