Living plant atlas

Marsh samphire

Latin Salicornia europaea · EN Marsh samphire · glasswort · salicornia · sea asparagus · pickleweed · SK Slanorožec

Edible parts

Vegetable flesh / 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.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy75 kJ / 18 kcal1%
Protein1.5 g3%
Carbohydrate2.1 g1%
Fibre1.5 g
Natural sugars0.3 g
Fat0.2 g
Vitamin A8 µg RE1%
Vitamin C8 mg10%
Vitamin K12 µg16%
Folate6 µg3%
Calcium78 mg10%
Iron1.5 mg11%
Magnesium82 mg22%
Potassium196 mg10%
Zinc0.22 mg2%
Sodium1180 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Salty succulent. Magnesium is the mineral; sodium is the tradeoff — rinse, or treat it as the seasoning. Farmers' markets sell it in summer.

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.

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Marsh samphire (Salicornia europaea; SK Slanorožec) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under vegetable. 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: Vegetable flesh / as sold.

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