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Salsify, flesh only, boiled in unsalted water

Salsify is a root vegetable. These values describe the flesh only, boiled in unsalted water. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with small amounts of protein and fat, as well as some vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 8.6g carbohydrate, 1.1g protein, 200mg potassium and 25µg folate.

Carbohydrate provides energy for the body. Potassium contributes to normal nerve and muscle function, while folate is needed for normal cell division and blood formation. The salt content of this unsalted preparation is low; adding salt, stock or sauces can change the salt content of the finished dish. Full nutritional figures are given in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

23 kcal

Energy

99 kJ

Fat

0.4g

Carbohydrate

8.6g

of which sugars

1.4g

Proteine

1.1g

Sale

0.01g

Alcol

0g

Acqua

84g

Colesterolo

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

3µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

1mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.04mg

Riboflavin (B2)

Trace

Niacin (B3)

0.2mg

Vitamina B6

0.05mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Folato

25µg

Calcio

38mg

Ferro

0.7mg

Magnesio

16mg

Phosphorus

33mg

Potassio

200mg

Sodio

5mg

Zinco

0.3mg

Copper

0.01mg

Other types of salsify

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Salsify, flesh only, raw

27 kcal

1.3g

0.3g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Ends ttrimmed, boiled 22 minutes, based on boiled in salted water). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Ultima versione
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente