Calories in Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians)
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Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) contains 42 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (89 g) provides about 37 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from protein and 2% 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 416% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 37% of the Daily Value for calcium and 34% of the Daily Value for manganese.
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 | 42 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.11 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 6.9 g | 25% |
| Total sugars M | 0.25 g | |
| Protein M | 2.7 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A ? | 101 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K M | 499 µg | 416% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 14 µg | 4% |
| Choline ? | 17.4 mg | 3% |
| Calcium M | 481 mg | 37% |
| Iron M | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 57 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus M | 71 mg | 6% |
| Potassium M | 334 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 0.34 mg | 3% |
| Copper M | 0.076 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.78 mg | 34% |
| Selenium M | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 72%
- Fat 2%
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
- Protein2.7 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber6.9 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars0.25 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.21 g)
- Fat0.11 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 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.1 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.07 g |
| Fructose M | 0.07 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (5)
| Beta-carotene M | 1,150 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 4,178 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 114 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 87.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2 g |
| Energy C | 175 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 2,011 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid M | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 14 µg |
| Betaine M | 21.4 mg |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) Cooked | 48 | 4.1 g | 7.5 g | 0.16 g |
| Green beans, cooked, as ingredient Cooked | 42 | 2.1 g | 7.7 g | 0.29 g |
| Eggplant, cooked, as ingredient Cooked | 27 | 1.1 g | 6.3 g | 0.19 g |
| Broccoli, cooked, as ingredient Cooked | 41 | 2.7 g | 6.5 g | 0.35 g |
| Wocas, tuber, cooked, Oregon, yellow pond lily (Klamath) Cooked | 34 | 0.69 g | 7.1 g | 0.35 g |
| Cabbage, cooked, as ingredient Cooked | 32 | 1 g | 6.7 g | 0.24 g |
| Carrots, cooked, as ingredient Cooked | 50 | 0.98 g | 10.7 g | 0.36 g |
| Mushrooms, cooked, as ingredient Cooked | 39 | 3.6 g | 5.2 g | 0.43 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked stinging Nettles?
100 g of cooked stinging Nettles has 42 kcal. 1 cup (89 g): about 37 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked stinging Nettles?
Cooked stinging Nettles contains 2.7 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.4 g in 1 cup (89 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in cooked stinging Nettles?
Cooked stinging Nettles has 7.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.9 g of fiber and 0.25 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked stinging Nettles?
Cooked stinging Nettles contains 0.11 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does cooked stinging Nettles contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (416% DV), calcium (37% DV), manganese (34% DV), magnesium (14% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked stinging Nettles?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% 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 169819. 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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