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Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians))

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Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians)

American Indian/Alaska Native Foods

A 100g serving covers 68% of the daily recommended Manganese, making Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians)) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (4.1g), fat (0.2g), and carbohydrates (7.5g) per 100g. With 48 calories per 100g, Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians)) fits comfortably into calorie-controlled meal plans without sacrificing volume. With only 4mg of sodium, Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians)) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians)) provides 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100g (19% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians)) delivers meaningful amounts of 9 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories48KCAL
Protein4.1G
Fat0.16G
Carbs7.5G
Fiber5.2G

Calorie Distribution

48kcal
  • Protein34%4.1 g
  • Fat3%0.16 g
  • Carbs63%7.5 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water85.0G
Energy48.0KCAL
Protein4.1G
Total lipid (fat)0.16G
Carbohydrate, by difference7.5G
Fiber, total dietary5.2G
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid4.9MG
Thiamin0.05MG
Riboflavin0.27MG
Niacin0.62MG
Vitamin B-60.23MG
Vitamin A, RAE194UG
Calcium, Ca349MG
Iron, Fe1.1MG
Magnesium, Mg164MG
Phosphorus, P56.0MG
Potassium, K1070MG
Sodium, Na4.0MG
Zinc, Zn0.61MG
Copper, Cu0.10MG
Manganese, Mn1.6MG
Energy199kJ
Ash3.3G
Carotene, beta2329UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU3882IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin6162UG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cup (65g)312.6g0.1g4.9g

Scaled from Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians))'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians)) is a excellent source of Magnesium (39% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
  • Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians)) is a excellent source of Calcium (27% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians)) is a excellent source of Potassium (23% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium
  • Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians)) is a good source of Fiber (19% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber

Dietary Considerations

  • With 1070mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians)). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.

  • Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians)) is naturally low in sodium at 4mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • The high fiber (5.2g) and low fat profile makes Lambsquarters (Steamed (northern Plains Indians)) a solid choice for blood sugar management. See the Diabetes & Low-Glycemic Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Potassium: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)
  • Calcium: top 4% (#330 of 8,262)
  • Magnesium: top 4% (#330 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories48
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.16G0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 4.0MG0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.5G3%
Dietary Fiber 5.2G19%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 4.1G8%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 349MG27%
Iron 1.1MG6%
Potassium 1070MG23%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 169815.

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