Calories in Cattail, Narrow Leaf Shoots (Northern Plains Indians)
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Cattail, Narrow Leaf Shoots (Northern Plains Indians) contains 25 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 shoot (19 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 19% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for manganese, 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 15% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 25 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 109 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.1 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Total sugars M | 0.22 g | |
| Protein M | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.7 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin K M | 22.8 µg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.44 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) M | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Choline ? | 23.7 mg | 4% |
| Calcium M | 54 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 0.91 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium M | 63 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus M | 45 mg | 4% |
| Potassium M | 309 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0.041 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.76 mg | 33% |
| Selenium M | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 19%
- Carbohydrates 81%
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
- Protein1.2 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber4.5 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars0.22 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.21 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium109 mgabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.07 g |
| Glucose M | 0.07 g |
| Fructose M | 0.07 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (5)
| Beta-carotene M | 6 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 76 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water M | 92.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1 g |
| Energy C | 106 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 11 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 3 µg |
| Betaine M | 1.1 mg |
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark green vegetables as ingredient in omelet | 35 | 3 g | 4.5 g | 0.56 g |
| Stew, pinto bean and hominy, badufsuki (Hopi) | 32 | 1.4 g | 5.4 g | 0.54 g |
| Other vegetables as ingredient in omelet | 39 | 3.2 g | 5.7 g | 0.39 g |
| Vegetables as ingredient in soups | 50 | 1.9 g | 10.6 g | 0.33 g |
| Tomatoes as ingredient in omelet | 25 | 1.1 g | 5.5 g | 0.23 g |
| Vegetables as ingredient in stews | 59 | 1.8 g | 12.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Vegetables as ingredient in curry | 53 | 1.8 g | 11.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Mush, blue corn with ash (Navajo) | 54 | 0.66 g | 11.7 g | 0.49 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cattail?
100 g of cattail has 25 kcal. 1 shoot (19 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in cattail?
Cattail contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.22 g in 1 shoot (19 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in cattail?
Cattail has 5.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.5 g of fiber and 0.22 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cattail?
Cattail contains 0 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does cattail contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (33% DV), Vitamin K (19% DV) and magnesium (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cattail?
100 g contains 109 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 168994. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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