Young Leaves Willow

Willow, young leaves, chopped (Alaska Native)

Nutrition Facts

Serving sizeper 100g
Amount per serving
Calories122
% Daily Value
  • Total Fat 1,6 g2%
  • Saturated Fat
  • Trans Fat
  • Cholesterol
  • Sodium
  • Total Carbohydrate 20,7 g8%
  • Dietary Fiber
  • Total Sugars
  • Protein 6,1 g12%
  • Vitamin D
  • Calcium 130 mg10%
  • Iron 2,6 mg14%
  • Potassium
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
100g of Willow, young leaves contains 122 kcal calories, 6,1g protein, and 190mg vitamin c per USDA FoodData Central.

Calorie breakdown

How calories are distributed across macronutrients

122kcal
  • Protein20%(24 kcal)
  • Carbs68%(83 kcal)
  • Fat12%(14 kcal)

Nutrient density

49/ 100

Meets ≥10% Daily Value for 6 of 9 nutrients

Moderate nutrient density

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  • Young Leaves Willow contains more vitamin c per 100 g than a raw orange — 190 mg vs 53 mg.

Full nutrient breakdown

per 100g
Macronutrients
Macronutrients
NutrientAmount% DV
Calories

Total food energy released when the food is metabolized, expressed in kilocalories per 100 grams.

Also known as: Calories, kcal

122 kcal6%
Protein

Macronutrient made of amino acids; essential for building and repairing tissue, enzymes, and hormones.

6,1 g12%
Carbohydrates

Total carbohydrates, including sugars, starches, and fiber. The body's primary energy source.

Also known as: Carbohydrates

20,7 g8%
Total fat

Sum of all dietary fats (saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans). A concentrated energy source and carrier of fat-soluble vitamins.

Also known as: Total Lipid, Fat

1,6 g2%
Minerals
Minerals
NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium

Mineral essential for bone and teeth structure, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

130 mg10%
Phosphorus

Mineral that works with calcium to form bones and is a component of DNA and ATP.

126 mg10%
Iron

Mineral required for oxygen transport in hemoglobin and for energy metabolism.

2,6 mg14%
Vitamins
Vitamins
NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin C

Water-soluble antioxidant vitamin required for collagen synthesis, immune function, and iron absorption.

Also known as: Ascorbic Acid

190 mg211%
Niacin (B3)

B-vitamin that contributes to DNA repair and energy metabolism through its coenzymes NAD and NADP.

Also known as: Vitamin B3, Nicotinic Acid

2,3 mg14%
Other
Other
NutrientAmount% DV
Water

Water content of the food. Foods high in water tend to be lower in energy density and support hydration.

68,7 g

Frequently asked questions about Young Leaves Willow

How many calories in Young Leaves Willow?

Young Leaves Willow contains 122 kcal per 100 grams, sourced from USDA FoodData Central.

How much sodium is in Young Leaves Willow?

Young Leaves Willow contains 0 mg sodium and 0 mg cholesterol per 100 grams, per USDA FoodData Central.

What are the macros in Young Leaves Willow?

Per 100 grams, Young Leaves Willow contains 6.1 g protein, 20.7 g carbohydrates, and 1.6 g total fat.

Is Young Leaves Willow good for keto or low-carb?

Young Leaves Willow has 20.7 g carbs per 100 g — typically not a keto or low-carb staple.

Where does Young Leaves Willow nutrition data come from?

Nutrition data for Young Leaves Willow is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 168036). Browse the underlying record at https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168036/nutrients.

Diet compatibility

  • Low fatUnder 3 g of total fat per 100 g, the FDA threshold for "low fat" on packaged foods.
  • High ironDelivers at least 20% of the Daily Value for iron per 100 g, helpful for menstruating adults and endurance athletes.
  • High vitamin CDelivers at least 20% of the Daily Value for vitamin C per 100 g — an antioxidant that also aids iron absorption.
  • Gluten-freeFree of gluten-containing grains (wheat, rye, barley, malt) by USDA categorization. Verify packaging for heavily processed items.

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  • Lunch

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Where does this data come from?

Nutrient values are sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database — the U.S. Department of Agriculture's authoritative reference for food composition. Values are averaged across multiple samples to give you a representative reading per 100 grams of edible portion.

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 168036), accessed 2019-04-01.

Published: 2019-04-01

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