Calories in Epazote, raw
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Epazote, raw contains 32 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (0.8 g) provides about 0 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from fat and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly (35 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 135% of the Daily Value for manganese, 54% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 29% 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 | 32 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.52 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 43 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 0.33 g | 0.7% |
| Vitamin A M | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C M | 3.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.18 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 215 µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 275 mg | 21% |
| Iron M | 1.9 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium M | 121 mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus M | 86 mg | 7% |
| Potassium M | 633 mg | 13% |
| Zinc M | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper M | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Manganese M | 3.1 mg | 135% |
| 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 83%
- Fat 13%
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
- Protein0.33 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.52 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium43 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (3)
| Beta-carotene M | 38 µg |
|---|---|
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 89.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Ash M | 2.5 g |
| Energy ? | 134 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 57 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 215 µg |
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw Raw | 32 | 1.5 g | 6.9 g | 0.53 g |
| Turnip greens, raw Raw | 32 | 1.5 g | 7.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Kale, raw Raw | 35 | 2.9 g | 4.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Carrots, mature, raw Raw | 45 | 0.94 g | 10.3 g | 0.35 g |
| Drumstick pods, raw Raw | 37 | 2.1 g | 8.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Chicory greens, raw Raw | 23 | 1.7 g | 4.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Chicory, witloof, raw Raw | 17 | 0.9 g | 4 g | 0.1 g |
| Cabbage, japanese style, fresh, pickled Raw | 30 | 1.6 g | 5.7 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw epazote?
100 g of raw epazote has 32 kcal. 1 tbsp (0.8 g): about 0 kcal. 1 sprig (2 g): about 1 kcal.
How much protein is in raw epazote?
Raw epazote contains 0.33 g of protein per 100 g (0.7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.003 g in 1 tbsp (0.8 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw epazote?
Raw epazote has 7.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.8 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw epazote?
Raw epazote contains 0.52 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw epazote contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (135% DV), Folate (B9) (54% DV), magnesium (29% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (27% DV) and calcium (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw epazote?
100 g contains 43 mg of sodium, 2% 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 169398. 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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