Edible parts
Leaves
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 | 180 kJ / 43 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 3% |
| Fat | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.04 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 580 µg RAE | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 80 mg | 100% |
| Folate | 30 µg | 15% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.16 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.44 mg | 31% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.09 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27 mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 39% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.44 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.29 mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.78 mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 72 mg | 10% |
| 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
Figures: Lambsquarters, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 169244). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Wild spinach. More protein and vitamin A than garden spinach. Dusty white young leaves are the tender ones.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Lamb's quarters (Chenopodium album) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under leafy. 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.