Group
leaf
Edible parts
Leaves and tender stems, raw
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 | 79 kJ / 19 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.13 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 2.1 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 315 µg RAE | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 55 mg | 69% |
| Folate | 57 µg | 28% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.14 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.67 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 71 mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 312 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.18 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 39 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 113 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: Water convolvulus,raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 169301). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Raw.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under leaf. 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 and tender stems, raw.