Edible parts
Leaves / tops as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 88 kJ / 21 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 1% |
| Fibre | 1 g | — |
| Natural sugars | 0.4 g | — |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin A | 210 µg RE | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg | 44% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 28 µg | 37% |
| Folate | 10 µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 52 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 470 mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.22 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 8 mg | — |
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice
Prep notes
Cucumber-leaf, star-blue flower. Vitamin A and potassium. Fine hairs; chop or dunk the flowers in a drink. Omega-3 is in the seed oil, only a hint in the leaf.
Season
Often seasonal where grown; year-round when imported or stored.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Borage (Borago officinalis; SK Boras) 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.