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Moringa leaves (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)
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Moringa leaves (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup, chopped · 42 g

Calories
25
1%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    2.2g
    28% of calories
  • Carbs
    4.7g
    60% of calories
  • Fat
    0.4g
    12% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Moringa leaves (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, chopped, 42 g) has 25 calories, with 2.2 g of protein, 4.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (60% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (38% DV) and Vitamin B6 (30% DV).

Per 100 g
60cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
8.7g
Net carbs
4g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.8g
0.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin K38%
  • Vitamin B630%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A16%
  • Vitamin C14%
  • Riboflavin (B2)16%
  • Iron12%
  • Magnesium15%
  • Manganese16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup, chopped (42 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A147 μg
16%
Vitamin C13 mg
14%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0 mg
0%
Vitamin K45 μg
38%
Thiamine0.1 mg
8%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
16%
Niacin1 mg
5%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
30%
Folate (B9)10 μg
2%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0 mg
1%
Choline9 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium63 mg
6%
Iron1 mg
12%
Potassium144 mg
3%
Magnesium63 mg
15%
Phosphorus28 mg
4%
Zinc0.2 mg
2%
Copper0 mg
4%
Manganese0.4 mg
16%
Selenium0.4 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.2 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.1 g—
Aspartic acid0.2 g—
Beta carotene1,767 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Glutamic acid0.2 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Leucine0.2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.2 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0 g—
Proline0.1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.1 g—

How it compares

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

Similar foods

Burning 25 calories

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

  • 5min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 3min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 2min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 4min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

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

One serving of Moringa leaves (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, chopped) has 25 calories, which works out to 60 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

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

Not especially. It has 2.2 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.

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

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

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

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

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

0.4 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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