Calories in Sesbania flower, raw
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Sesbania flower, raw contains 27 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup flowers (20 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from protein and 1% 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 81% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 26% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 27 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.04 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 15 mg | 0.7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 73 mg | 81% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.083 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.081 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.43 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 102 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 0.84 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium ? | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 30 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 184 mg | 4% |
| 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 83%
- Fat 1%
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
- Protein1.3 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fat0.04 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium15 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Amino acids (11)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.019 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.057 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.068 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.11 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.064 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.016 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.013 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.07 g |
| Valine ? | 0.078 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.07 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.026 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 91.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.38 g |
| Energy ? | 113 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 102 µg |
Other forms of Sesbania flower
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sesbania flower, cooked, steamed, without salt Cooked | 22 | 1.1 g | 5.2 g | 0.05 g |
| Sesbania flower, cooked, steamed, with salt Cooked | 21 | 1.1 g | 5.1 g | 0.05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Jew's ear, (pepeao), raw Raw | 25 | 0.48 g | 6.8 g | 0.04 g |
| Seaweed, agar, raw Raw | 26 | 0.54 g | 6.8 g | 0.03 g |
| Lettuce, leaf, green, raw Raw | 19 | 1.1 g | 4.1 g | 0.16 g |
| Lettuce, romaine, green, raw Raw | 18 | 0.98 g | 4.1 g | 0.071 g |
| Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw Raw | 27 | 1 g | 6.3 g | 0.21 g |
| Peppers, bell, orange, raw Raw | 27 | 0.88 g | 6.7 g | 0.16 g |
| Cornsalad, raw Raw | 21 | 2 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw sesbania flower?
100 g of raw sesbania flower has 27 kcal. 1 cup flowers (20 g): about 5 kcal. 1 flower (3 g): about 1 kcal.
How much protein is in raw sesbania flower?
Raw sesbania flower contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.26 g in 1 cup flowers (20 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw sesbania flower?
Raw sesbania flower has 6.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw sesbania flower?
Raw sesbania flower contains 0.04 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw sesbania flower contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (81% DV) and Folate (B9) (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw sesbania flower?
100 g contains 15 mg of sodium, 0.7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sesbania flower have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, sesbania flower, raw has 27 kcal, while sesbania flower, cooked, steamed, without salt has 22 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 168459. 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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