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Borage nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Borage, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Borage

Borage
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 21 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 3 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup (1" pieces) (89 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -9.6 (alkaline)
TOP 11% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 89% of foods
TOP 14% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 86% of foods
TOP 14% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 86% of foods
TOP 18% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 82% of foods
TOP 21% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 79% of foods

Borage calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 21

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 124% 37% 23% 41% 10% 5.5% 43% 46% 4.9%
Calcium: 279mg of 1,000mg 28%
Iron: 9.9mg of 8mg 124%
Magnesium: 156mg of 420mg 37%
Phosphorus: 159mg of 700mg 23%
Potassium: 1410mg of 3,400mg 41%
Sodium: 240mg of 2,300mg 10%
Zinc: 0.6mg of 11mg 5.5%
Copper: 0.39mg of 1mg 43%
Manganese: 1mg of 2mg 46%
Selenium: 2.7µg of 55µg 4.9%

Mineral chart - relative view

470 mg
TOP 14%
3.3 mg
TOP 18%
52 mg
TOP 21%
93 mg
TOP 24%
0.13 mg
TOP 42%
0.35 mg
TOP 43%
80 mg
TOP 53%
53 mg
TOP 76%
0.9 µg
TOP 83%
0.2 mg
TOP 85%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 2.5% 19% 9.8% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 12600IU of 5,000IU 252%
Vitamin E: 0mg of 15mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 105mg of 90mg 117%
Vitamin B1: 0.18mg of 1mg 15%
Vitamin B2: 0.45mg of 1mg 35%
Vitamin B3: 2.7mg of 16mg 17%
Vitamin B5: 0.12mg of 5mg 2.5%
Vitamin B6: 0.25mg of 1mg 19%
Folate: 39µg of 400µg 9.8%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

4200 IU
TOP 11%
35 mg
TOP 14%
13 µg
TOP 56%
0.15 mg
TOP 58%
0.06 mg
TOP 67%
0.08 mg
TOP 68%
0.9 mg
TOP 70%
0.04 mg
TOP 94%
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

2% 4% 91% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 4%
1.8 g of 50 g
1.8 g (4% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.7 g of 65 g
0.7 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.1 g of 300 g
3.1 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
93 g of 2,000 g
93 g (5% of DV )
Other:
1.4 g
1.4 g

Fat type information

35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g

All nutrients for Borage per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 21kcal 1% 97% 2.2 times less than OrangeOrange
Protein 1.8g 4% 79% 1.6 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.7g 1% 78% 47.6 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 35mg 39% 14% 1.5 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 3.1g N/A 63% 17.7 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 3.1g 1% 65% 9.2 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 52mg 12% 21% 2.7 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 93mg 9% 24% 1.3 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 470mg 14% 14% 3.2 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 3.3mg 41% 18% 1.3 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Copper 0.13mg 14% 42% 1.1 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.2mg 2% 85% 31.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 53mg 8% 76% 3.4 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 80mg 3% 53% 6.1 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 210µg 23% 25%
Selenium 0.9µg 2% 83%
Manganese 0.35mg 15% 43%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 5% 67% 4.4 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 12% 58% 1.2 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 6% 70% 10.6 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.04mg 1% 94% 27.6 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6% 68% 1.4 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Folate 13µg 3% 56% 4.7 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.17g 1% 78% 34.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g N/A 77% 46.4 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g N/A 84% 432.8 times less than WalnutWalnut

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 21
% Daily Value*
1.1%
Total Fat 0.7g
0.77%
Saturated Fat 0.17g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
3.5%
Sodium 80mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.1g
0
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 1.8g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 93mg 9.3%

Iron 3.3mg 41%

Potassium 470mg 14%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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Borage nutrition infographic

Borage nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/nutrients

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