Calories in Chrysanthemum leaves, raw
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Chrysanthemum leaves, raw contains 24 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped (51 g) provides about 12 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from protein, with 39% from carbohydrates and 17% 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 44% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 41% of the Daily Value for manganese and 15% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 24 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.56 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 118 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 3.4 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A M | 94 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C M | 1.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.53 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.22 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.18 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 177 µg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 117 mg | 9% |
| Iron M | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium M | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 54 mg | 4% |
| Potassium M | 567 mg | 12% |
| Zinc M | 0.71 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0.14 mg | 15% |
| Manganese M | 0.94 mg | 41% |
| Selenium I | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% 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 44%
- Carbohydrates 39%
- Fat 17%
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
- Protein3.4 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.56 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium118 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.4 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 M | 91.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.7 g |
| Energy ? | 100 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 1,870 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 177 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Kale, raw Raw | 35 | 2.9 g | 4.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Chrysanthemum, garland, raw Raw | 24 | 3.4 g | 3 g | 0.56 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Broccoli raab, raw Raw | 22 | 3.2 g | 2.9 g | 0.49 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Mustard spinach, (tendergreen), raw Raw | 22 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw chrysanthemum leaves?
100 g of raw chrysanthemum leaves has 24 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (51 g): about 12 kcal. 1 leaf (18 g): about 4 kcal.
How much protein is in raw chrysanthemum leaves?
Raw chrysanthemum leaves contains 3.4 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.7 g in 1 cup, chopped (51 g). About 44% 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 chrysanthemum leaves?
Raw chrysanthemum leaves has 3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw chrysanthemum leaves?
Raw chrysanthemum leaves contains 0.56 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw chrysanthemum leaves contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (44% DV), manganese (41% DV), copper (15% DV), iron (13% DV) and potassium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw chrysanthemum leaves?
100 g contains 118 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 168491. 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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