Calories in Lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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Lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 32 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped (180 g) provides about 58 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% from protein and 16% from fat (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 412% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 43% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 41% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
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 | 32 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.7 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.052 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 29 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars I | 0.62 g | |
| Protein ? | 3.2 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 391 µg | 43% |
| Vitamin C ? | 37 mg | 41% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K I | 494 µg | 412% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.062 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 14 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 0.5 mg | 0.1% |
| Calcium ? | 258 mg | 20% |
| Iron ? | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 45 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 288 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper ? | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese ? | 0.53 mg | 23% |
| 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 33%
- Carbohydrates 51%
- Fat 16%
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
- Protein3.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.1 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.62 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.7 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium29 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.31 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.029 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.12 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.19 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.27 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.27 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.037 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.068 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.13 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.13 g |
| Valine ? | 0.17 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.19 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.088 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.25 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.33 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.19 g |
| Proline ? | 0.17 g |
| Serine ? | 0.15 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) ? | 0.27 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 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.041 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.032 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 4,688 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 1,857 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 4 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water ? | 88.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 2.2 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 134 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 7,816 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 14 µg |
| Betaine I | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 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, raw Raw | 43 | 4.2 g | 7.3 g | 0.8 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.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kale, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 36 | 2.9 g | 5.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Kale, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 36 | 2.9 g | 5.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 32 | 3.6 g | 6.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Kale, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 44 | 2.9 g | 5.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Spinach, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 33 | 3.4 g | 3.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 23 | 3 g | 3.8 g | 0.26 g |
| Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 23 | 3 g | 3.8 g | 0.26 g |
| Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt Cooked | 24 | 2.7 g | 4 g | 0.41 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked lambsquarters?
100 g of cooked lambsquarters has 32 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (180 g): about 58 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked lambsquarters?
Cooked lambsquarters contains 3.2 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.8 g in 1 cup, chopped (180 g). About 33% 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 lambsquarters?
Cooked lambsquarters has 5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber and 0.62 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked lambsquarters?
Cooked lambsquarters contains 0.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.052 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked lambsquarters contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (412% DV), Vitamin A (43% DV), Vitamin C (41% DV), manganese (23% DV) and copper (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked lambsquarters?
100 g contains 29 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lambsquarters have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 32 kcal, while lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) has 47 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 169245. 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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