Epazote (raw) nutrition facts
Chenopodium ambrosiodes
100 grams of epazote, raw contain 32 calories, 0.3 g of protein, 7.4 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (135% DV), folate (54% DV), magnesium (29% DV) and riboflavin (B2) (27% DV). Most of its calories (83%) come from carbs.
* 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
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese135%
- Folate54%
- Magnesium29%
- Riboflavin (B2)27%
- Calcium21%
- Copper21%
% 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 | 3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.18 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate | 215 µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.88 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 633 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 121 mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 86 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 3.1 mg | 135% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 89.2 g | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Epazote (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 | 63.7 | -50% |
| Protein | 0.33 g | 2.82 g | -88% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.44 g | 12.5 g | -40% |
| Total fat | 0.52 g | 1.01 g | -49% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.8 g | 3 g | +27% |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 157 mg | -73% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169398. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.