Calories in Butterbur, (fuki), raw
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Butterbur, (fuki), raw contains 14 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (94 g) provides about 13 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 35% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 14% of the Daily Value for potassium and 12% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.04 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 7 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 0.39 g | 0.8% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 31.5 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.032 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.096 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 103 mg | 8% |
| Iron ? | 0.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Magnesium ? | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 12 mg | 1% |
| Potassium ? | 655 mg | 14% |
| Zinc ? | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Copper ? | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese ? | 0.27 mg | 12% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 10%
- Carbohydrates 88%
- Fat 2%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.39 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fat0.04 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium7 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 94.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.5 g |
| Energy ? | 59 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 50 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 10 µg |
Other forms of Butterbur
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterbur, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 8 | 0.23 g | 2.2 g | 0.02 g |
| Butterbur, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 8 | 0.23 g | 2.2 g | 0.02 g |
| Butterbur, canned Canned | 3 | 0.11 g | 0.38 g | 0.13 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Lettuce, iceberg, raw Raw | 15 | 0.74 g | 3.4 g | 0.074 g |
| Lettuce, leaf, red, raw Raw | 15 | 0.88 g | 3.3 g | 0.11 g |
| Lettuce, romaine, green, raw Raw | 18 | 0.98 g | 4.1 g | 0.071 g |
| Pumpkin flowers, raw Raw | 15 | 1 g | 3.3 g | 0.07 g |
| Lettuce, leaf, green, raw Raw | 19 | 1.1 g | 4.1 g | 0.16 g |
| Taro shoots, raw Raw | 11 | 0.92 g | 2.3 g | 0.09 g |
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw butterbur?
100 g of raw butterbur has 14 kcal. 1 cup (94 g): about 13 kcal. 1 petiole (5 g): about 1 kcal.
How much protein is in raw butterbur?
Raw butterbur contains 0.39 g of protein per 100 g (0.8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.37 g in 1 cup (94 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw butterbur?
Raw butterbur has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw butterbur?
Raw butterbur contains 0.04 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw butterbur contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (35% DV), potassium (14% DV), manganese (12% DV) and copper (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw butterbur?
100 g contains 7 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does butterbur have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, butterbur, (fuki), raw has 14 kcal, while butterbur, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 8 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170385. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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