Calories in Lambsquarters, raw
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Lambsquarters, raw contains 43 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from protein and 14% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 89% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 64% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 34% 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
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.059 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 43 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.3 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4 g | 14% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A ? | 580 µg | 64% |
| Vitamin C ? | 80 mg | 89% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.44 mg | 34% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.092 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.27 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 30 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 309 mg | 24% |
| Iron ? | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium ? | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus ? | 72 mg | 6% |
| Potassium ? | 452 mg | 10% |
| Zinc ? | 0.44 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.29 mg | 33% |
| Manganese ? | 0.78 mg | 34% |
| 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 32%
- Carbohydrates 55%
- Fat 14%
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
- Protein4.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber4 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.059 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium43 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water84.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.35 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.038 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.16 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.25 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.35 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.35 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.049 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.089 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.17 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.18 g |
| Valine ? | 0.23 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.25 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.12 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.32 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.43 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.52 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.25 g |
| Proline ? | 0.22 g |
| Serine ? | 0.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.31 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.047 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.036 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.02 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 84.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 3.4 g |
| Energy ? | 180 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 11,600 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 30 µg |
Other forms of Lambsquarters
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 32 | 3.2 g | 5 g | 0.7 g |
| Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) Raw | 47 | 4.2 g | 7 g | 0.28 g |
| Lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 32 | 3.2 g | 5 g | 0.7 g |
| Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) Cooked | 48 | 4.1 g | 7.5 g | 0.16 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw lambsquarters?
100 g of raw lambsquarters has 43 kcal.
How much protein is in raw lambsquarters?
Raw lambsquarters contains 4.2 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 32% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw lambsquarters?
Raw lambsquarters has 7.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw lambsquarters?
Raw lambsquarters contains 0.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.059 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw lambsquarters contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (89% DV), Vitamin A (64% DV), manganese (34% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (34% DV) and copper (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lambsquarters?
100 g contains 43 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lambsquarters have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, lambsquarters, raw has 43 kcal, while lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 32 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 169244. 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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