Edible parts
Spice as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Closest official match: Epazote, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 169398)
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 | 134 kJ / 32 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 0.33 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 7.44 g | 3% |
| Fat | 0.52 g | 1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 3.8 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 µg RAE | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 215 µg | 108% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.35 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.18 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1.88 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 121 mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 633 mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.19 mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 3.1 mg | 155% |
| Phosphorus | 86 mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 43 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
Values are from the closest official record: Epazote, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 169398). No exact lab data for epazote yet. The form label (Raw) matches this record. Nutrients the record does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
The black-bean leaf. Camphor-petroleum, in a good way. Fresh is common in Mexico; dried travels. A sprig in a pot of beans. Strong — more is not better.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under spice. 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: Spice as sold.