Giant Butterbur · Petasites japonicus

Butterbur, (fuki), raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Butterbur, (fuki), raw Butterbur, canned Butterbur, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Butterbur, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

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14 kcal Calories

0.4 g Protein

3.6 g Carbs

0.0 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 54/100

How many beneficial nutrients Butterbur, (fuki), raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Butterbur, (fuki), raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

14 kcal / serving

88% from carbs

Carbs 88%

3.6 g per serving
Fat 2%

0.0 g per serving
Protein 10%

0.4 g per serving

What Butterbur, (fuki), raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin C35% Potassium14% Manganese12% Copper11%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	3.6 g	1%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.0 g	0%
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	0.4 g	1%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	3.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	31.5 mg	35%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	2%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.0 mg	2%
Niacin (B3)	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	6%
Folate (B9)	10.0 mcg	3%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.0 mg	1%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	103.0 mg	8%
Iron	0.1 mg	1%
Magnesium	14.0 mg	3%
Phosphorus	12.0 mg	1%
Potassium	655.0 mg	14%
Sodium	7.0 mg	0%
Zinc	0.2 mg	1%
Copper	0.1 mg	11%
Manganese	0.3 mg	12%
Selenium	0.9 mcg	2%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	1.5 g	—

About Butterbur, (fuki), raw

Giant butterbur (Petasites japonicus), known in Japanese cooking as fuki, is a leafy wetland plant of East Asia grown for its long, crisp, celery-like leaf stalks and its edible flower buds. The pale green stalks have a refreshing, slightly bitter, herbaceous flavor and a satisfying crunch, while the early-spring flower buds, called fukinoto, are prized as one of the first wild vegetables of the season.

Fuki is very low in calories and provides fiber and minerals. The stalks must be prepared before eating, typically parboiled and the stringy outer skin peeled away to remove bitterness, after which they are simmered in soy and dashi, stir-fried, or pickled. The aromatic flower buds are battered and fried into tempura. A traditional Japanese spring vegetable, fuki should be cooked rather than eaten raw.

Choose firm, fresh stalks, and store giant butterbur wrapped in the refrigerator, using it soon.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Butterbur, (fuki), raw?

There are 14 calories in 100 g of Butterbur, (fuki), raw, or about 1 calories in 1 petiole (5 g).

How much protein is in Butterbur, (fuki), raw?

Butterbur, (fuki), raw contains 0.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Butterbur, (fuki), raw?

Butterbur, (fuki), raw has 3.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Butterbur, (fuki), raw?

Butterbur, (fuki), raw provides 0.0 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Butterbur, (fuki), raw a good source of?

Butterbur, (fuki), raw is an excellent source of Vitamin C (35% DV) and a good source of Potassium, Manganese and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.