Arrowhead, boiled in unsalted water
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Arrowhead is an aquatic plant with edible tubers that are eaten as a vegetable. This entry describes the tubers boiled in unsalted water, with nutrient values calculated from raw arrowhead. Per 100g, it provides 18g of carbohydrate, 4.2g of protein, 0.3g of fat and 610mg of potassium. Carbohydrate is its main source of energy.
Potassium supports normal muscle and nerve function, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. The salt content listed is for preparation without added salt; adding salt, stock or sauces can increase the amount in the finished dish. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 91 kcal |
Energy | 385 kJ |
Fat | 0.3g |
Carbohydrate | 18g |
4.2g | |
Salt | 0.05g |
Water | 76g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
0µg | |
0µg | |
Trace | |
1mg | |
0.13mg | |
0.03mg | |
1.2mg | |
0µg | |
11mg | |
2.2mg | |
43mg | |
140mg | |
610mg | |
Sodium | 18mg |
Other types of arrowhead
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
107 kcal | 5g | 0.3g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Calculated from raw). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.