Calories in Borage, raw
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Borage, raw contains 21 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, 1" pieces (89 g) provides about 19 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 28% from protein and 24% 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 39% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 18% of the Daily Value for iron.
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 | 21 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.7 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.17 g | 0.9% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 80 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.1 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A ? | 210 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C ? | 35 mg | 39% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.041 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.084 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 93 mg | 7% |
| Iron ? | 3.3 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium ? | 52 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus ? | 53 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 470 mg | 10% |
| Zinc ? | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese ? | 0.35 mg | 15% |
| 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 48%
- Fat 24%
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
- Protein1.8 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fat0.7 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.17 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium80 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.11 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.06 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.19 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 ? | 93 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.4 g |
| Energy ? | 88 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 4,200 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 13 µg |
Other forms of Borage
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 25 | 2.1 g | 3.6 g | 0.81 g |
| Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 25 | 2.1 g | 3.6 g | 0.81 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 |
| Purslane, raw Raw | 20 | 2 g | 3.4 g | 0.36 g |
| Vinespinach, (basella), raw Raw | 19 | 1.8 g | 3.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Cornsalad, raw Raw | 21 | 2 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Amaranth leaves, raw Raw | 23 | 2.5 g | 4 g | 0.33 g |
| White mushrooms, raw Raw | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Lettuce, leaf, green, raw Raw | 19 | 1.1 g | 4.1 g | 0.16 g |
| Pumpkin flowers, raw Raw | 15 | 1 g | 3.3 g | 0.07 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw borage?
100 g of raw borage has 21 kcal. 1 cup, 1" pieces (89 g): about 19 kcal.
How much protein is in raw borage?
Raw borage contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in 1 cup, 1" pieces (89 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw borage?
Raw borage has 3.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw borage?
Raw borage contains 0.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.17 g is saturated (0.9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw borage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (39% DV), Vitamin A (23% DV), iron (18% DV), manganese (15% DV) and copper (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw borage?
100 g contains 80 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does borage have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, borage, raw has 21 kcal, while borage, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 25 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 170481. 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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