Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters belongs to the prepared foods category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 47 kcal with 4.2 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat, 7 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is magnesium — 39% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the magnesium rich foods: the best everyday sources guide). Related entries in the same group include Kfc, Popcorn Chicken and Lambsquarters, or jump to the full food catalog.
Calorie & macro balance
Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).
- Protein48.7%4.2 g
- Fat7.3%0.3 g
- Carbs44%7 g
What this food is high in
Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.
Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | ||
| Calories | 47 kcal | 2% |
| Macronutrients | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | <1% |
| Saturated Fat | — | |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% |
| Total Sugars | — | |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 7 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 1,270 mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 366 mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 163 mg | 39% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C | — | |
| Vitamin A | 98 mcg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | — | |
| Other | ||
| Cholesterol | — | |
* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.
Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Lambsquarters?
- A 100 g serving of Lambsquarters has 47 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
- How much protein is in Lambsquarters?
- Per 100 g there are 4.2 g of protein — about 8% of the Daily Value (50 g).
- How much fat and carbs are in Lambsquarters?
- Per 100 g there are 0.3 g of fat and 7 g of carbohydrate, including 6.3 g of fiber.
- What nutrients is Lambsquarters high in?
- Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Magnesium (39% DV), Calcium (28% DV), Potassium (27% DV).
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