Lambsquarters · Chenopodium album

Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians)

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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47 kcal Calories

4.2 g Protein

7.0 g Carbs

0.3 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 68/100

How many beneficial nutrients Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) 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 Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

47 kcal / serving

59% from carbs

Carbs 59%

7.0 g per serving
Fat 5%

0.3 g per serving
Protein 36%

4.2 g per serving

What Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) 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 K289% Manganese65% Magnesium39% Calcium28% Potassium27% Dietary Fiber23% Riboflavin (B2)23% Copper13% Folate (B9)12% Vitamin A (RAE)11% Vitamin B611%

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Moderate
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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	7.0 g	3%
Dietary Fiber	6.3 g	23%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.3 g	0%

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	4.2 g	8%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	98.0 mcg	11%
Vitamin C	~	—
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	346.6 mcg	289%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	2%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	23%
Niacin (B3)	0.8 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	11%
Folate (B9)	48.0 mcg	12%
Vitamin B12	~	—
Choline	20.0 mg	4%
Betaine	331.7 mg	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	366.0 mg	28%
Iron	1.2 mg	6%
Magnesium	163.0 mg	39%
Phosphorus	63.0 mg	5%
Potassium	1,270.0 mg	27%
Sodium	7.0 mg	0%
Zinc	0.7 mg	7%
Copper	0.1 mg	13%
Manganese	1.5 mg	65%
Selenium	1.1 mcg	2%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	~	—
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	3.3 g	—

About Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians)

Lambsquarters is a wild edible green that grows freely as a weed across much of the world, yet it is far more nutritious than many crops that are deliberately farmed. Also called goosefoot, fat-hen, or by its Hindi name bathua, it has soft, diamond-shaped leaves often dusted with a silvery bloom, and it tastes remarkably like spinach with a mild, earthy flavor. It is a nutritional powerhouse, loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, iron, and plant protein.

In Northern India it is cultivated as a food crop and cooked into bathua saag, stuffed parathas, and raita, while foragers elsewhere treat it just as they would spinach. The tender leaves and shoots can be steamed, sauteed, or simmered into soups. Like spinach, it contains oxalates, so cooking is the best way to enjoy it regularly. Harvest young, tender leaves from clean, unsprayed ground, wash them well, and use them quickly, cooking them down much as you would any hearty leafy green.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians)?

There are 47 calories in 100 g of Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians), or about 0 calories in 1 leaf (1 g).

How much protein is in Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians)?

Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) contains 4.2 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians)?

Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) has 7.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians)?

Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) provides 0.3 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) a good source of?

Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) is an excellent source of Vitamin K (289% DV), Manganese (65% DV), Magnesium (39% DV), Calcium (28% DV), Potassium (27% DV) and Dietary Fiber (23% DV) and a good source of Copper, Folate (B9), Vitamin A (RAE) and Vitamin B6 (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.