Calories in Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians)
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Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) contains 48 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (65 g) provides about 31 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 34% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 68% of the Daily Value for manganese, 39% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 27% of the Daily Value for calcium.
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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 48 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.16 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 5.2 g | 19% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 4.1 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A ? | 194 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C M | 4.9 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.27 mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.62 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.23 mg | 14% |
| Calcium M | 349 mg | 27% |
| Iron M | 1.2 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 164 mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus M | 56 mg | 4% |
| Potassium M | 1,070 mg | 23% |
| Zinc M | 0.61 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese M | 1.6 mg | 68% |
% 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 34%
- Carbohydrates 63%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein4.1 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber5.2 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 1.5 g)
- Fat0.16 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water85 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (5)
| Beta-carotene M | 2,329 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 6,162 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 85 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 3.3 g |
| Energy C | 199 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 3,882 IU |
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, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 32 | 3.2 g | 5 g | 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) Cooked | 42 | 2.7 g | 7.5 g | 0.11 g |
| Green beans, cooked, as ingredient Cooked | 42 | 2.1 g | 7.7 g | 0.29 g |
| Broccoli, cooked, as ingredient Cooked | 41 | 2.7 g | 6.5 g | 0.35 g |
| Mushrooms, cooked, as ingredient Cooked | 39 | 3.6 g | 5.2 g | 0.43 g |
| Wocas, tuber, cooked, Oregon, yellow pond lily (Klamath) Cooked | 34 | 0.69 g | 7.1 g | 0.35 g |
| Eggplant, cooked, as ingredient Cooked | 27 | 1.1 g | 6.3 g | 0.19 g |
| Spinach, cooked, as ingredient Cooked | 33 | 3.4 g | 3.1 g | 0.71 g |
| Cauliflower, cooked, as ingredient Cooked | 26 | 2 g | 5.2 g | 0.29 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 48 kcal. 1 cup (65 g): about 31 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked lambsquarters?
Cooked lambsquarters contains 4.1 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.6 g in 1 cup (65 g). About 34% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is below the median (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in cooked lambsquarters?
Cooked lambsquarters has 7.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.2 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked lambsquarters?
Cooked lambsquarters contains 0.16 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does cooked lambsquarters contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (68% DV), magnesium (39% DV), calcium (27% DV), potassium (23% DV) and Vitamin A (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked lambsquarters?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lambsquarters have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) has 48 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 169815. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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