Edible parts
Leaves / tops as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 88 kJ / 21 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.06 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17 g | 1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.21 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 210 µg RAE | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg | 44% |
| Folate | 13 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.04 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 52 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 470 mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.35 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 53 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 80 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Borage, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170481). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Cucumber-leaf, star-blue flower. Vitamin A and potassium. Fine hairs; chop the leaves or float the flowers in a drink.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Borage (Borago officinalis) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under herb. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Leaves / tops as sold.