Lambsquarters (raw) nutrition facts
Chenopodium album
100 grams of lambsquarters, raw contain 43 calories, 4.2 g of protein, 7.3 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (89% DV), vitamin A (64% DV), riboflavin (B2) (34% DV) and manganese (34% DV). Most of its calories (55%) 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
- Vitamin C89%
- Vitamin A64%
- Riboflavin (B2)34%
- Manganese34%
- Copper33%
- Calcium24%
% 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 | 580 µg | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 80 mg | 89% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.44 mg | 34% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.09 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27 mg | 16% |
| Folate | 30 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 72 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.44 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.29 mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.78 mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 84.3 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Lambsquarters (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | 63.7 | -32% |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 2.82 g | +49% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 12.5 g | -41% |
| Total fat | 0.8 g | 1.01 g | -21% |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g | 3 g | +33% |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 157 mg | -73% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169244. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.