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Borage (raw)
Vegetables

Borage (raw) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup, pieces · 89 g

Calories
19
1%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    1.6g
    28% of calories
  • Carbs
    2.7g
    48% of calories
  • Fat
    0.6g
    24% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Borage (raw) (1 cup, pieces, 89 g) has 19 calories, with 1.6 g of protein, 2.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (48% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (21% DV), Vitamin C (35% DV) and iron (37% DV).

Per 100 g
21cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
8.6g
Net carbs
3g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin A21%
  • Vitamin C35%
  • Iron37%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)10%
  • Magnesium11%
  • Copper13%
  • Manganese14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup, pieces (89 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A187 μg
21%
Vitamin C31 mg
35%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.1 mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
10%
Niacin1 mg
5%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
6%
Folate (B9)12 μg
3%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium83 mg
8%
Iron3 mg
37%
Potassium418 mg
9%
Magnesium46 mg
11%
Phosphorus47 mg
7%
Zinc0.2 mg
2%
Copper0.1 mg
13%
Manganese0.3 mg
14%
Selenium1 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 5 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Monounsaturated fats0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 19 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 4min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 2min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 2min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 3min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Borage (raw)?

One serving of Borage (raw) (1 cup, pieces) has 19 calories, which works out to 21 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Borage (raw) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 28% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Borage (raw) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Borage (raw)?

71 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

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