Corn Salad · Valerianella locusta
Cornsalad, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Excellent nutrient density 70/100
How many beneficial nutrients Cornsalad, 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 Cornsalad, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
55% from carbs
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Carbs 55%3.6 g per serving
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Fat 14%0.4 g per serving
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Protein 31%2.0 g per serving
What Cornsalad, 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).
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 |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.0 g | |
| Histidine | 36.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 99.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 133.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 101.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 25.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 91.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 75.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 26.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 99.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 88.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 91.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 176.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 20.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 203.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 79.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 78.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 63.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 36.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 355.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 38.2 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 14.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 38.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | |
| Magnesium | 13.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 53.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 459.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.9 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.2 g | — |
About Cornsalad, raw
Corn salad (Valerianella locusta), better known as mache or lamb's lettuce, is a tender salad green with small, spoon-shaped dark green leaves that grow in delicate rosettes. A cool-weather favorite especially prized in France, it has a soft, buttery texture and a mild, sweet, gently nutty flavor with none of the bitterness of many salad greens. Mache is very low in calories yet surprisingly nutritious, offering vitamin C, beta-carotene, folate, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Its delicate leaves are best enjoyed raw, dressed lightly with a simple vinaigrette so as not to overwhelm them, and they pair beautifully with beets, nuts, citrus, and soft cheeses, or can be tucked into sandwiches. Because the leaves are fragile, handle them gently. Choose perky, bright green rosettes with no wilting or yellowing, and store mache loosely wrapped in the refrigerator, using it within a day or two while it is freshest.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cornsalad, raw?
There are 21 calories in 100 g of Cornsalad, raw, or about 12 calories in 1 cup (56 g).
How much protein is in Cornsalad, raw?
Cornsalad, raw contains 2.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Cornsalad, raw?
Cornsalad, raw has 3.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Cornsalad, raw?
Cornsalad, raw provides 0.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Cornsalad, raw a good source of?
Cornsalad, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin C (42% DV) and Vitamin A (RAE) (39% DV) and a good source of Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, Iron and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
