Lambsquarters (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)

Lambsquarters (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup, chopped · 180 g

Calories
58
3%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    5.8g
    33% of calories
  • Carbs
    9g
    51% of calories
  • Fat
    1.3g
    17% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Lambsquarters (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, chopped, 180 g) has 58 calories, with 5.8 g of protein, 9 g of carbohydrates and 1.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (51% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (78% DV), Vitamin C (74% DV) and Vitamin E (22% DV).

Per 100 g
32cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
10g
Net carbs
5g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.8g
1.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin A78%
  • Vitamin C74%
  • Vitamin E22%
  • Vitamin K741%
  • Riboflavin (B2)36%
  • Vitamin B624%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber14%
  • Thiamine15%
  • Niacin10%
  • Iron16%
  • Potassium11%
  • Magnesium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup, chopped (180 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A704 μg
78%
Vitamin C67 mg
74%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
22%
Vitamin K890 μg
741%
Thiamine0.2 mg
15%
Riboflavin (B2)0.5 mg
36%
Niacin2 mg
10%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
24%
Folate (B9)25 μg
6%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%
Choline1 mg
0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium464 mg
46%
Iron1 mg
16%
Potassium518 mg
11%
Magnesium41 mg
10%
Phosphorus81 mg
12%
Zinc1 mg
5%
Copper0.4 mg
39%
Manganese1 mg
41%
Selenium2 μg
3%
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.4 g—
Alpha carotene7 μg—
Arginine0.3 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene8,438 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Isoleucine0.3 g—
Leucine0.5 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.5 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.2 g—
Phenylalanine0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline0.3 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.3 g—

How it compares

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

Burning 58 calories

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

  • 11min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 7min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 5min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 8min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lambsquarters (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

One serving of Lambsquarters (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, chopped) has 58 calories, which works out to 32 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Lambsquarters (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 33% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Lambsquarters (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lambsquarters (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

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

How much sugar is in Lambsquarters (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

1.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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