Sourdock · Rumex articus

Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native)

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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42 kcal Calories

2.3 g Protein

6.5 g Carbs

0.7 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 43/100

How many beneficial nutrients Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native) 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 Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

42 kcal / serving

63% from carbs

Carbs 63%

6.5 g per serving
Fat 15%

0.7 g per serving
Protein 22%

2.3 g per serving

What Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native) 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 C76% Riboflavin (B2)42%

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	6.5 g	2%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.7 g	1%

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	2.3 g	5%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	~	—
Vitamin C	68.0 mg	76%
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg	42%
Niacin (B3)	1.1 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	~	—
Folate (B9)	~	—
Vitamin B12	~	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	2.0 mg	0%
Iron	0.8 mg	4%
Magnesium	~	—
Phosphorus	55.0 mg	4%
Potassium	~	—
Sodium	~	—
Zinc	~	—

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	~	—
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	0.8 g	—

About Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native)

Sourdock (Rumex arcticus), also called Arctic dock, is a hardy wild green native to Alaska and the far north, long an important traditional food for Alaska Native peoples such as the Yupik. Its broad, tender leaves have a bright, tangy, lemony sourness, the same pleasant tartness found in garden sorrel, thanks to natural oxalic acid. Gathered in summer, the leaves are eaten fresh and cooked, and they are a signature ingredient in akutaq, the whipped Alaskan dish sometimes called Eskimo ice cream, as well as in soups and greens dishes.

As a leafy green, sourdock supplies vitamin C, vitamin A, and other nutrients, and its refreshing sour flavor made it especially valued in regions with few tart fruits. Because of its oxalic acid it is best enjoyed in reasonable amounts, and cooking softens both texture and tartness. Its lemony bite brightens rich northern dishes. Choose fresh, unblemished green leaves, and use them soon after gathering, refrigerating them briefly wrapped or preserving them by freezing or traditional methods, as the tender leaves wilt quickly.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native)?

There are 42 calories in 100 g of Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native), or about 42 calories in 1 unit (100 g).

How much protein is in Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native)?

Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native) contains 2.3 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native)?

Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native) has 6.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native)?

Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native) provides 0.7 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native) a good source of?

Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native) is an excellent source of Vitamin C (76% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (42% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.