Calories in Drumstick leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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Drumstick leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 60 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped (42 g) provides about 25 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 28% from protein and 11% 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 90% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 55% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 39% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 60 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.93 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.15 g | 0.8% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 9 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.2 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars M | 1 g | |
| Protein ? | 5.3 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A C | 351 µg | 39% |
| Vitamin C ? | 31 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K M | 108 µg | 90% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.22 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.51 mg | 39% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2 mg | 12% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.93 mg | 55% |
| Folate (B9) C | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 21 mg | 4% |
| Calcium ? | 151 mg | 12% |
| Iron ? | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus ? | 67 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 344 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 0.49 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.086 mg | 10% |
| Manganese ? | 0.87 mg | 38% |
| 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 60%
- Fat 11%
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
- Protein5.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.93 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.15 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium9 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water81.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.47 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.015 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.081 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.23 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.25 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.44 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.3 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.069 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.078 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.27 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.2 g |
| Valine ? | 0.34 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.3 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.11 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.4 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.52 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.58 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.29 g |
| Proline ? | 0.25 g |
| Serine ? | 0.23 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.015 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.03 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.062 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.47 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 4,208 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 1,747 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 81.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 251 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 7,013 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 23 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Drumstick leaves
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumstick leaves, raw Raw | 64 | 9.4 g | 8.3 g | 1.4 g |
| Drumstick leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 60 | 5.3 g | 11.2 g | 0.93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, stir-fried Cooked | 50 | 4.3 g | 10.6 g | 0.21 g |
| Jute, potherb, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 37 | 3.7 g | 7.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Jute, potherb, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 37 | 3.7 g | 7.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 62 | 4.8 g | 10.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 34 | 3.6 g | 6.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 32 | 3.6 g | 6.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Seaweed, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 41 | 3.5 g | 7.9 g | 0.49 g |
| Mushrooms, white, microwaved Cooked | 35 | 3.9 g | 6 g | 0.46 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked drumstick leaves?
100 g of cooked drumstick leaves has 60 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (42 g): about 25 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked drumstick leaves?
Cooked drumstick leaves contains 5.3 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.2 g in 1 cup, chopped (42 g). About 28% 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 cooked drumstick leaves?
Cooked drumstick leaves has 11.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked drumstick leaves?
Cooked drumstick leaves contains 0.93 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.15 g is saturated (0.8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked drumstick leaves contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (90% DV), Vitamin B6 (55% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (39% DV), Vitamin A (39% DV) and manganese (38% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked drumstick leaves?
100 g contains 9 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does drumstick leaves have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, drumstick leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 60 kcal, while drumstick leaves, raw has 64 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 168417. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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