Sesbania Flower · Sesbania bispinosa
Sesbania flower, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 47/100
How many beneficial nutrients Sesbania flower, 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 Sesbania flower, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
83% from carbs
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Carbs 83%6.7 g per serving
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Fat 1%0.0 g per serving
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Protein 16%1.3 g per serving
What Sesbania flower, 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 | 6.7 g |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.3 g | |
| Histidine | 26.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 68.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 106.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 64.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 16.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 70.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 57.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 19.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 78.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 70.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 13.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 73.0 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 | ~ | — |
| Folate (B9) | 102.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 19.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | |
| Magnesium | 12.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 30.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 184.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 15.0 mg | |
| Zinc | ~ | — |
| Selenium | 0.9 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.4 g | — |
About Sesbania flower, raw
Sesbania is a fast-growing legume whose flowers, tender pods, and young leaves are eaten as vegetables across South and Southeast Asia. The best-known kitchen species, agati or vegetable hummingbird, produces showy white or yellow blossoms that are lightly bitter, dipped in batter and fried, stirred into curries, or dropped into the Thai soup kaeng som. Cooks pinch out the bitter green center before cooking to keep the flavor mild.
Like other edible legumes and greens, the flowers and leaves supply fiber, plant protein, iron, and vitamin A, making them a nourishing addition to a plant-forward plate. The plant is also grown as green manure and fodder, but it's the flowers that earn a place at the table. Use the blossoms the day you pick them, since they wilt quickly, and cook them briefly so they keep a little texture. A fast stir-fry with garlic is one of the simplest ways to enjoy them.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sesbania flower, raw?
There are 27 calories in 100 g of Sesbania flower, raw, or about 1 calories in 1 flower (3 g).
How much protein is in Sesbania flower, raw?
Sesbania flower, raw contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Sesbania flower, raw?
Sesbania flower, raw has 6.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Sesbania flower, raw?
Sesbania flower, raw provides 0.0 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Sesbania flower, raw a good source of?
Sesbania flower, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin C (81% DV) and Folate (B9) (26% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
